University of San Francisco: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #870 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #268 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #238 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 12 | In San Francisco |
| #177 of 1,019 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 113 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 6,018
- Graduates
- 3,670
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 71% and is among the top 34% 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 | 71% | 69% | 72% |
| Applicants | 23,103 | 7,808 | 15,295 |
| Admissions | 16,444 | 5,380 | 11,064 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,548 | 518 | 1,030 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 5 | 2 |
731 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
520 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
269 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of San Francisco are 1210-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
123 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of San Francisco are 27-31 (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 | 2519 (26%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2134 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 2056 (21%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1307 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 806 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 690 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 122 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 34 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of San Francisco is $42,953 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 | $32,074 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $32,051 |
| $48-75K | $35,167 |
| $75-110K | $38,642 |
| $110K+ | $48,742 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $54,980 | $27,990 |
| Tuition in-state | $54,980 | $27,990 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $54,980 | $27,990 |
| 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 | $16,550 |
| Room charge | $11,310 |
| Meal charge | $5,240 |
University of San Francisco majors
University of San Francisco has granted 1,575 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 1,449 master's across 44 programs, and 228 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 | 247 | 72 | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 122 | 72 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 155 | ||
| Psychology, General | 149 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 134 | ||
| Law | 133 | ||
| Computer Science | 75 | 42 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 104 | 6 | |
| Education, General | 108 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 105 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 94 | ||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 7 | 78 | |
| Finance, General | 84 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 37 | 41 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 69 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 69 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 34 | 28 | |
| Public Health, General | 60 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 40 | 19 | |
| Environmental Studies | 18 | 27 | |
| Sociology, General | 44 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 42 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 38 | ||
| Tax Law & Taxation | 38 | ||
| Accounting | 37 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 37 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 34 | ||
| Biotechnology | 31 | ||
| Information Technology | 1 | 29 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 5 | 25 | |
| Public Administration | 1 | 28 | |
| Chemistry, General | 26 | 2 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 28 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 18 | 10 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 27 | ||
| Creative Writing | 26 | ||
| Architecture | 25 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 24 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | ||
| Multicultural Education | 10 | 13 | |
| Advertising | 21 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 8 | 13 | |
| Museology & Museum Studies | 20 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 19 | ||
| History, General | 19 | ||
| Environmental Science | 15 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 15 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 15 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 14 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 14 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 13 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 12 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 12 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 11 | ||
| Demography and Population Studies | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Physics, General | 10 | ||
| Philosophy | 9 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | 2 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | ||
| Human Services, General | 7 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 3 | 3 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 4 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Applied Economics | 2 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Management Science | 2 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 2 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 1 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,575 | 1,449 | 228 |
University of San Francisco has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 72% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of San Francisco has published 11,093 scientific papers with 147,011 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 52 | 334 |
| 1992 | 52 | 427 |
| 1993 | 73 | 421 |
| 1994 | 92 | 419 |
| 1995 | 123 | 564 |
| 1996 | 152 | 691 |
| 1997 | 135 | 669 |
| 1998 | 108 | 732 |
| 1999 | 130 | 833 |
| 2000 | 150 | 1131 |
| 2001 | 152 | 1168 |
| 2002 | 167 | 1465 |
| 2003 | 139 | 1665 |
| 2004 | 149 | 1943 |
| 2005 | 159 | 2120 |
| 2006 | 172 | 2652 |
| 2007 | 275 | 3084 |
| 2008 | 331 | 3412 |
| 2009 | 279 | 3931 |
| 2010 | 294 | 4339 |
| 2011 | 335 | 4741 |
| 2012 | 333 | 5197 |
| 2013 | 390 | 5976 |
| 2014 | 735 | 6082 |
| 2015 | 493 | 6399 |
| 2016 | 486 | 6640 |
| 2017 | 492 | 6880 |
| 2018 | 564 | 7683 |
| 2019 | 593 | 9061 |
| 2020 | 521 | 10947 |
| 2021 | 550 | 12623 |
| 2022 | 523 | 12957 |
| 2023 | 574 | 12973 |
University of San Francisco alumni
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Bill Russell
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coachhigh jumperactorcoach
- 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
- journalistmodellawyer
- Biography
-
Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle is an American television news personality and former prosecuting attorney in San Francisco. A Republican, she became an advisor to the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump.
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Pablo Schreiber
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorfilm actoractorfilm producer
- 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), 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 stars as Master Chief in the Paramount+ live-action series Halo (2022–present) which is based on the franchise of the same name.
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Suzanne Somers
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm actoractorbusinesspersonfilm producer
- 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 | 1,610 |
| 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 |