The University of Tampa

The University of Tampa is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Tampa, Florida. UT was founded in 1931 and now enrolls around 9,605 students a year, including 8,657 undergrads. UT offers on-campus housing for up to 4,509 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 75% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at UT! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of UT's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? UT students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? UT has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? UT has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UT on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at UT on the Student Life page.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by October 1.

2021 UT Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	56%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	54%
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	54%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	77%
Tuition	$29,162

Is UT a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what UT offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for The University of Tampa

It is moderately difficult to get into UT. Around 56% of applicants get into UT each year. Out of 24,886 applications received in 2021, 13,815 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UT

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at UT, around 78% are still enrolled the next year. UT's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 60%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for UT Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UT

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $36,502 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UT. Based on this information, how does UT sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is UT a good school for you?

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Where is UT?

UT is located in the urban setting of Tampa, Florida, less than an hour from Tampa-St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

If you want to see UT for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 275 to Tampa, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Tampa International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UT and Tampa are like without leaving home.

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