University of San Francisco: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #861 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #269 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #239 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 12 | In San Francisco |
| #200 of 1,010 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 108 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 5,969
- Graduates
- 4,065
- 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 33% 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% | 67% | 73% |
| Applicants | 22,372 | 7,482 | 14,890 |
| Admissions | 15,867 | 5,035 | 10,832 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,447 | 458 | 989 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 3 | 2 |
5,220 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,394 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
251 or 17%
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
153 or 11%
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 | 2684 (27%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2227 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 2110 (21%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1291 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 830 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 681 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 149 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 49 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of San Francisco is $39,825 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 | $30,235 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $30,787 |
| $48-75K | $34,881 |
| $75-110K | $39,053 |
| $110K+ | $47,896 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $52,920 | $27,180 |
| Tuition in-state | $52,920 | $27,180 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $52,920 | $27,180 |
| Fee in-district | $552 | $70 |
| Fee in-state | $552 | $70 |
| Fee out-of-state | $552 | $70 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,800 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,140 |
| Room charge | $11,030 |
| Meal charge | $5,110 |
University of San Francisco majors
University of San Francisco has granted 1,638 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 1,634 master's across 45 programs, and 202 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 | 233 | 33 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 124 | 88 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 186 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 174 | ||
| Psychology, General | 164 | ||
| Education, General | 131 | ||
| Computer Science | 73 | 50 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 50 | 64 | |
| Law | 114 | ||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 16 | 82 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 97 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 94 | ||
| Finance, General | 93 | ||
| Public Administration | 2 | 78 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 71 | 4 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 44 | 23 | |
| Public Health, General | 61 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 56 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 45 | 8 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 51 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 18 | 30 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 48 | ||
| Sociology, General | 48 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 47 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 47 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 47 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 14 | 30 | |
| Biotechnology | 39 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 38 | ||
| Accounting | 35 | ||
| Information Technology | 1 | 33 | |
| Architecture | 32 | ||
| Advertising | 31 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 26 | 4 | |
| Creative Writing | 29 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 28 | ||
| Tax Law & Taxation | 28 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 26 | ||
| Multicultural Education | 16 | 10 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 24 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 13 | 9 | |
| Environmental Science | 22 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 4 | 17 | |
| History, General | 21 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 21 | ||
| Philosophy | 20 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 20 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 19 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 18 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 14 | ||
| Demography and Population Studies | 14 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 13 | ||
| Human Services, General | 13 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 13 | ||
| Economics, General | 12 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 5 | 7 | |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 11 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 11 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | 2 | |
| Management Science | 7 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 6 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 4 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 3 | 1 | |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Applied Economics | 1 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,638 | 1,634 | 202 |
University of San Francisco has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 72% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of San Francisco has published 9,518 scientific papers with 123,375 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38 | 320 |
| 1991 | 48 | 304 |
| 1992 | 48 | 372 |
| 1993 | 65 | 385 |
| 1994 | 85 | 379 |
| 1995 | 99 | 436 |
| 1996 | 118 | 589 |
| 1997 | 121 | 569 |
| 1998 | 92 | 605 |
| 1999 | 121 | 651 |
| 2000 | 109 | 916 |
| 2001 | 148 | 1014 |
| 2002 | 139 | 1223 |
| 2003 | 123 | 1388 |
| 2004 | 133 | 1518 |
| 2005 | 136 | 1783 |
| 2006 | 157 | 2171 |
| 2007 | 249 | 2469 |
| 2008 | 313 | 2847 |
| 2009 | 290 | 3356 |
| 2010 | 275 | 3722 |
| 2011 | 299 | 4207 |
| 2012 | 319 | 4584 |
| 2013 | 344 | 5405 |
| 2014 | 632 | 5632 |
| 2015 | 449 | 5809 |
| 2016 | 452 | 5939 |
| 2017 | 464 | 6299 |
| 2018 | 440 | 6474 |
| 2019 | 531 | 8039 |
| 2020 | 475 | 10064 |
| 2021 | 550 | 12632 |
| 2022 | 460 | 11868 |
University of San Francisco alumni
-
Kimberly Guilfoyle
- Enrolled in the University of San Francisco
- In 1994 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- lawyermodeljournalist
- 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.
-
Bill Russell
- Occupations
- basketball playercoachactorhigh jumperbasketball coach
- Biography
-
William Felton Russell was an American professional basketball player who played as a center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. A five-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) and a 12-time NBA All-Star, he was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA championships during his 13-year career. Russell and Henri Richard of the National Hockey League are tied for the record of the most championships won by an athlete in a North American sports league. Russell is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He led the San Francisco Dons to two consecutive NCAA championships in 1955 and 1956, and he captained the gold-medal winning U.S. national basketball team at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
-
Pablo Schreiber
- Occupations
- television actorfilm produceractorfilm actorstage 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), William Lewis on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2013–2014), Mad Sweeney on 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.
-
Suzanne Somers
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorscreenwritermodeltelevision actor
- Biography
-
Suzanne Marie Somers is an American actress, author, singer, businesswoman, and health spokesperson. She appeared in the television role of Chrissy Snow on Three's Company and as Carol Foster Lambert on Step by Step.
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 | 1,565 |
| 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 |