University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · Private Nonprofit University · 8,913 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
61.7%
Applications
24,888
Enrolled
920
Yield Rate
6.0%
SAT Average
1290
ACT Midpoint
28
Test Policy
Optional
Application Fee
$70

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
44.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
75.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
92.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 1 · notification December 1
  • Early Action: November 1 · notification December 14
  • Regular Decision: January 15 · notification March 15

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA
Important
Application Essay, Character / Personal Qualities, Volunteer Work
Considered
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Recommendations, Interview, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, First Generation, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Waitlist

Offered Spot
1,327
Accepted Spot
768
Admitted from Waitlist
364
Waitlist Conversion Rate
27.4%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$60,492
Out-of-State Tuition
$60,492
Average Net Price
$41,431

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$31,741
Family Income $30k–$48k
$31,759
Family Income $48k–$75k
$34,211
Family Income $75k–$110k
$39,319
Family Income Over $110k
$48,576

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
71%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$39,952
Avg. Total Aid Package
$46,144
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$38,127
% Graduates Who Borrowed
48%
% Receiving Pell Grants
27.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
63.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
70.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
80.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
7.6%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
2,590

Top Fields of Study

  • Business & Management: 309 graduates/year
  • Health Professions: 227 graduates/year
  • Social Sciences: 130 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 118 graduates/year
  • Communication & Media: 94 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 86 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
0.60
Application Trend
Stable demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
3.6% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
57th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 0.6 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.