University of South Florida admitted 41% of applicants for fall 2025 (29,196 of 71,722, Common Data Set 2025-26). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1160–1340.
The numbers
Applied
71,722
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
25–29
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
4.09
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
23%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$30
waivers exist
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Can I get into University of South Florida?
41% of applicants get in
Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1160–1340 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
71,722 applied, 29,196 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
Does University of South Florida need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked University of South Florida's fall 2027 rule yet. University of South Florida required scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
How hard your classes were, GPA, SAT or ACT scores.
Also considered
Class rank.
As University of South Florida rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.
Questions people ask
What is University of South Florida's acceptance rate?
University of South Florida admitted 41% of applicants for fall 2025 (29,196 of 71,722, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for University of South Florida?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1160–1340. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2025).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
