University of San Francisco: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #862 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #265 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #235 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 12 | In San Francisco |
| #215 of 1,021 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 110 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 51%
- Undergraduates
- 5,729
- Graduates
- 3,483
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.usfca.edu
University of San Francisco Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of San Francisco has an acceptance rate of 51% and is among the top 16% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 49% | 51% |
| Applicants | 25,709 | 8,947 | 16,355 |
| Admissions | 13,052 | 4,411 | 8,380 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,122 | 366 | 727 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 |
810 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
579 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
174 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1390
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of San Francisco are 1210-1390 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
63 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of San Francisco are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2201 (24%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2007 (22%) |
| Asian | 1994 (22%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1148 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 752 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 613 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 443 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 35 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of San Francisco is $44,104 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $31,741 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,759 |
| $48-75K | $34,211 |
| $75-110K | $39,319 |
| $110K+ | $48,576 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,670 | $29,070 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,670 | $29,070 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,670 | $29,070 |
| Fee in-district | $552 | $70 |
| Fee in-state | $552 | $70 |
| Fee out-of-state | $552 | $70 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,715 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,300 |
| Room charge | $11,670 |
| Meal charge | $5,630 |
University of San Francisco majors
University of San Francisco has granted 1,295 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 1,534 master's across 44 programs, and 163 doctorate degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of San Francisco.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 227 | 52 | 15 |
| Counseling Psychology | 181 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 74 | 66 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 122 | ||
| Psychology, General | 118 | ||
| Computer Science | 69 | 38 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 107 | ||
| Education, General | 101 | ||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 15 | 85 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 93 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 86 | 5 | |
| Law | 90 | ||
| Public Health, General | 84 | ||
| Finance, General | 81 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 73 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 40 | 28 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22 | 45 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 50 | ||
| Tax Law & Taxation | 47 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 16 | 26 | |
| Information Technology | 39 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 36 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 35 | ||
| Sociology, General | 34 | ||
| Public Administration | 1 | 32 | |
| Creative Writing | 31 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | 11 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 30 | ||
| Biotechnology | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 26 | ||
| Advertising | 24 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 23 | 1 | |
| Management Science | 24 | ||
| Accounting | 23 | ||
| Architecture | 23 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 22 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 22 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 21 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 16 | 4 | |
| Multicultural Education | 5 | 15 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 3 | 17 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 19 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 10 | 8 | |
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 18 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 18 | ||
| Environmental Science | 15 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 14 | ||
| Human Services, General | 13 | ||
| Demography and Population Studies | 12 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 12 | ||
| History, General | 12 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 12 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 12 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | 1 | |
| Area Studies, Other | 11 | ||
| Business Analytics | 11 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 10 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | 7 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 8 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 3 | 1 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,295 | 1,534 | 163 |
University of San Francisco has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 67% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of San Francisco has published 12,172 scientific papers with 217,268 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 60 | 569 |
| 1993 | 80 | 601 |
| 1994 | 103 | 586 |
| 1995 | 131 | 744 |
| 1996 | 147 | 925 |
| 1997 | 155 | 903 |
| 1998 | 114 | 1017 |
| 1999 | 167 | 1121 |
| 2000 | 173 | 1548 |
| 2001 | 176 | 1679 |
| 2002 | 169 | 2025 |
| 2003 | 159 | 2312 |
| 2004 | 162 | 2596 |
| 2005 | 172 | 2906 |
| 2006 | 179 | 3517 |
| 2007 | 283 | 3948 |
| 2008 | 343 | 4373 |
| 2009 | 330 | 5200 |
| 2010 | 335 | 5595 |
| 2011 | 351 | 6328 |
| 2012 | 359 | 6905 |
| 2013 | 429 | 7736 |
| 2014 | 822 | 8086 |
| 2015 | 502 | 8452 |
| 2016 | 523 | 8722 |
| 2017 | 477 | 9556 |
| 2018 | 481 | 10475 |
| 2019 | 561 | 12908 |
| 2020 | 681 | 15994 |
| 2021 | 584 | 18043 |
| 2022 | 501 | 17328 |
| 2023 | 582 | 17992 |
| 2024 | 377 | 17359 |
University of San Francisco alumni
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Bill Russell
- Occupations
- coachactorhigh jumperbasketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
William Felton Russell was an American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. He was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA championships during his 13-year career. Russell is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle
- Enrolled in the University of San Francisco
- In 1994 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- modellawyerjournalisttelevision personality
- Biography
-
Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle is an American television news personality and former prosecutor in San Francisco and Los Angeles. She served as an advisor and led the fundraising division of President Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign.
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Pablo Schreiber
- Occupations
- film produceractorfilm actorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Pablo Tell Schreiber is a Canadian-American actor. He is best known for his stage work and for portraying Nick Sobotka on The Wire (2003, 2008), William Lewis on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2013–2014), Mad Sweeney on the Starz series American Gods (2017–2020), and as George "Pornstache" Mendez on Orange Is the New Black (2013–2017), for which he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He starred as the Master Chief in the Paramount+ live-action series Halo (2022–2024) which is based on the franchise of the same name.
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Suzanne Somers
- Occupations
- singerwriterautobiographerfilm producerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Suzanne Marie Somers was an American actress, author, and businesswoman. She played the television roles of Chrissy Snow on Three's Company (1977–1981) and Carol Foster Lambert on Step by Step (1991–1998).
General info
| Alternative names | USF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1855 |
| Motto | Pro Urbe et Universitate For City and University |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; February-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,652 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2130 Fulton St San Francisco, California, 94117-1080 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 874,000 |
| Phone | 4154225555 |