University of San Francisco
Faith-based college · San Francisco, CA · 5,287 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
62%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1190–1390
ACT (middle 50%)
25–30
Average net price
$30,496
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$81,835
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
66%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of San Francisco?
University of San Francisco accepts about 62 of every 100 applicants (62%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1190 and 1390 on the SAT. A score at or above 1390 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1190, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–30.
The latest federal data says University of San Francisco is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of San Francisco's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of San Francisco cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $81,835 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $30,496 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $62,462 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$62,462
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$62,462
- Room & board$18,540
- Total cost of attendance$81,835
- Average net price after grants$30,496
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology, Social Sciences, Communications.
University of San Francisco FAQ
- What is University of San Francisco's acceptance rate?
- 62% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of San Francisco?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1190–1390. Aim for 1390 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of San Francisco?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–30.
- Is University of San Francisco test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of San Francisco is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of San Francisco's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of San Francisco cost?
- About $81,835 a year before aid; $30,496 on average after grants.
- What is University of San Francisco's FAFSA school code?
- 001325. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of San Francisco receives your information.
- What is University of San Francisco's graduation rate?
- 66% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of San Francisco
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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