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The University of Tampa is a private, co-educational university located in Tampa, Florida. It was established in 1931. The college offers more than 100 undergraduate degree programs, along with masters degree programs in diverse fields of study. UT’s John H. Sykes College of Business was ranked in the Princeton Review’s ‘annual best business schools guide’ in 2007. UT is organized into the following academic divisions:
UT enrolls more than 5,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and over 100 countries. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Spartans.
Tampa, FL is home to The University Of Tampa. Tampa is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at The University Of Tampa go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, business and management, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 50% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 590.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at The University Of Tampa is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 5,628 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The University Of Tampa has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The University Of Tampa values student athletics, and belongs to the Sunshine State Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Tampa
401 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
General Phone: (813) 253-3333
http://www.ut.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 449 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, international business, entrepreneurship, MIS, knowledge management |
| Liberal Arts | 139 | political science, liberal arts and sciences, English, creative writing, sociology, history, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Media | 109 | communication studies, public relations and advertising, digital communications |
| Science | 88 | biology, marine biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 80 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Education and Teaching | 71 | teacher ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 68 | criminology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 61 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 25 | computer and info science, computer graphics |
| Art Studies | 22 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Design | 19 | graphic design |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 14 | film studies |
| Music | 13 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for The University Of Tampa in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,000 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 240 | 7 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, The University Of Tampa had a total enrollment of 5,628 students (5,534 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 33% |
| New York | 11% |
| Massachusetts | 10% |
| (International Students) | 9% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The University Of Tampa offers campus housing for 3,155 of its 5,534 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Tampa, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,991 | 4,490 | 50% | 1,232 | 27% |
| Men | 3,462 | 1,758 | 51% | 471 | 27% |
| Women | 5,529 | 2,727 | 49% | 761 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 44% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,712 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,712 |
| Room and board | $ 7,978 |
| Room charge | $ 4,260 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 988 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,311 |
Financial Aid:
The University Of Tampa participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 153800)
The University Of Tampa has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $82,009 | 10 | $84,854 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 38 | $74,714 | 33 | $71,204 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 62 | $62,873 | 36 | $60,328 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $51,598 | 10 | $45,929 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $50,186 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 145 | $69,072 | 92 | $64,999 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Track | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 87 | 153 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Basketball | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Track | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 68 | 99 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Knowledge Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The University Of Tampa Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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