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About University of San Francisco

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University of San Francisco is a private university in San Francisco, CA, known for its jesuit institution, health sciences focus, and doctoral professional programs. With an acceptance rate of 71%, USF is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,555 students each year. USF is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1200–1380, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. USF offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $34,874 per year; the sticker price of $75,232 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of San Francisco acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

71%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1290
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1200 – 1380 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of San Francisco

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Essay Strategy
USF's Jesuit identity and its motto 'Change the World From Here' are central to its culture, so use your essays to connect your personal values or service experiences directly to how you want to contribute to San Francisco and beyond. Admissions readers at USF are looking for students who genuinely care about social justice and the common good, not just academic achievement.
Test Score Strategy
USF is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, so holding it back lets your GPA, essays, and extracurriculars carry the application instead of a score that could work against you.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of San Francisco actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$75k/yr$31.5k
30k-48k~$75k/yr$33.2k
48k-75k~$75k/yr$34.3k
75k-110k~$75k/yr$38.9k
110k+~$75k/yr$52.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

71%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$70k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
6,210
Undergrad Enrollment
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