University of San Francisco: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #848 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #264 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #234 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 12 | In San Francisco |
| #221 of 1,000 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 108 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 5,321
- Graduates
- 3,592
- 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 62% and is among the top 24% 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 | 62% | 59% | 63% |
| Applicants | 24,888 | 8,588 | 15,958 |
| Admissions | 15,358 | 5,098 | 9,993 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 918 | 323 | 574 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
840 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
529 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
114 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1190
or below
75% of them
had 1390
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of San Francisco are 1190-1390 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
24 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of San Francisco are 25-30 (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 | 2286 (26%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2007 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 1976 (22%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 977 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 787 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 668 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 170 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 26 (0.3%) |
| 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 $45,443 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 | $31,537 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $33,207 |
| $48-75K | $34,315 |
| $75-110K | $38,933 |
| $110K+ | $52,497 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $59,920 | $29,880 |
| Tuition in-state | $59,920 | $29,880 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $59,920 | $29,880 |
| Fee in-district | $572 | $80 |
| Fee in-state | $572 | $80 |
| Fee out-of-state | $572 | $80 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,624 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,737 |
| Room charge | $13,934 |
| Meal charge | $5,803 |
University of San Francisco majors
University of San Francisco has granted 1,314 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 1,315 master's across 43 programs, and 204 doctorate degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of San Francisco.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 258 | 8 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 176 | 1 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 140 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 64 | 63 | |
| Psychology, General | 124 | ||
| Law | 119 | ||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 16 | 83 | |
| Computer Science | 54 | 37 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 84 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 76 | 4 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 79 | ||
| Public Health, General | 73 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 25 | 46 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 40 | 26 | |
| Finance, General | 65 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 63 | ||
| Education, General | 55 | ||
| Tax Law & Taxation | 50 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 46 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 23 | 22 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 42 | ||
| Public Administration | 1 | 38 | |
| Sociology, General | 36 | ||
| Architecture | 35 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 32 | ||
| Creative Writing | 30 | ||
| Management Science | 30 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 29 | ||
| Biotechnology | 28 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 28 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 14 | 13 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 27 | ||
| Information Technology | 27 | ||
| Accounting | 26 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 23 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | 8 | |
| Environmental Science | 21 | ||
| Multicultural Education | 5 | 16 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 19 | ||
| Business Analytics | 18 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 18 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 18 | ||
| Advertising | 17 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | 4 | |
| Medical Informatics | 16 | ||
| History, General | 15 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 15 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 14 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 14 | ||
| Demography and Population Studies | 13 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 13 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 12 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | 10 | |
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Physics, General | 10 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | 1 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 1 | 9 | |
| Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 9 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 8 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | 5 | |
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Human Services, General | 2 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 2 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 2 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,314 | 1,315 | 204 |
University of San Francisco has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 64% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of San Francisco has published 12,451 scientific papers with 230,325 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 80 | 601 |
| 1994 | 103 | 587 |
| 1995 | 132 | 745 |
| 1996 | 147 | 924 |
| 1997 | 155 | 904 |
| 1998 | 114 | 1018 |
| 1999 | 167 | 1123 |
| 2000 | 173 | 1551 |
| 2001 | 177 | 1680 |
| 2002 | 169 | 2030 |
| 2003 | 159 | 2314 |
| 2004 | 163 | 2598 |
| 2005 | 173 | 2908 |
| 2006 | 178 | 3518 |
| 2007 | 283 | 3950 |
| 2008 | 343 | 4372 |
| 2009 | 329 | 5189 |
| 2010 | 335 | 5595 |
| 2011 | 351 | 6325 |
| 2012 | 360 | 6913 |
| 2013 | 428 | 7727 |
| 2014 | 823 | 8091 |
| 2015 | 504 | 8471 |
| 2016 | 528 | 8739 |
| 2017 | 477 | 9563 |
| 2018 | 481 | 10487 |
| 2019 | 564 | 12919 |
| 2020 | 686 | 16005 |
| 2021 | 584 | 18064 |
| 2022 | 506 | 17350 |
| 2023 | 586 | 18039 |
| 2024 | 386 | 17591 |
| 2025 | 317 | 16399 |
University of San Francisco alumni
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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 diplomat, media personality, and former prosecutor who has served as the United States ambassador to Greece since 2025. She served as an advisor and led the fundraising division of the Trump 2020 presidential campaign.
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Bill Russell
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball playercoachactorhigh jumper
- 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 played for 12 NBA championships and won 11 during his 13-year career. Russell is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
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Pablo Schreiber
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Pablo Tell Schreiber is a Canadian and 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 (2017–2021), 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
- writerautobiographerfilm producerbusinesspersonactor
- 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 | 1,590 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2130 Fulton St San Francisco, California, 94117-1080 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 874,000 |
| Phone | 4154225555 |