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Colleges / University of South Florida

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate49%

USF Student Life

University of South Florida Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of South Florida has the Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of South Florida include Campus Activities Board, USF Ambassadors, Student Admissions Representatives.

The University of South Florida community comes together each year for Homecoming, Welcome Week and University lecture series.

Does University of South Florida Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of South Florida.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 18%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of South Florida offers housing.

Most University of South Florida students live off campus. In 2023, 18% of undergrads at University of South Florida lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 82% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of South Florida. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of South Florida offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of South Florida Athletics

At University of South Florida there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of South Florida:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1

Safety at University of South Florida

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of South Florida is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The USF campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

USF offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of South Florida

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of South Florida, take I-75, I-275 to Tampa, FL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Tampa International Airport airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Florida you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of South Florida's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About University of South Florida

Choose one of the options below to find out more about about USF:

Overview

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USF Students

56%

Women

44%

Men

79%

Full Time

21%

Part Time

92%

In State

8%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

45%

23%

9%

8%

7%

4%

3%

0.12%

0.11%

Undergraduate Students

33,144

Graduate Students

11,178

Non-Resident / International Students

2,415

USF Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

44,322

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

49%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$6,410

Out-of-State

$17,324

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

May 1
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