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USF is located in San Francisco, California (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic school. USF is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
USF has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and conservation and resource management.
USF does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 610. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at USF is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 8,457 enrolled students in 2005. USF has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. USF values student athletics, and belongs to the Western Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The core mission of the University is to promote learning in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others. The University will distinguish itself as a diverse, socially responsible learning community of high quality scholarship and academic rigor sustained by a faith that does justice. The University will draw from the cultural, intellectual and economic resources of the San Francisco Bay Area and its location on the Pacific Rim to enrich and strengthen its educational programs."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of San Francisco
2130 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
General Phone: (415) 422-5555
Admissions Phone: (415) 422-6563
Financial Aid Phone: (415) 422-6303
http://www.usfca.edu
USF awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 603 | business management, organizational behavior, marketing, finance, accounting, international business, human resources development |
| Liberal Arts | 274 | political science, applied economics, English, creative writing, sociology, history, economics, international economics, ... |
| Law | 214 | law, comparative law, legal research |
| Education And Teaching | 191 | education, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, multicultural education, ESL instruction, instructional media design, reading teaching, teacher ed |
| Therapy And Counseling | 183 | counseling psychology, psychology, psychology courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 180 | information science, computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 117 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 105 | registered nursing, adult health nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Media | 90 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Family And Social Work | 71 | public administration, social service professions |
| Science | 64 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 58 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | philosophy, theology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 18 | commercial art |
| Hospitality | 16 | hotel management |
| Design | 15 | industrial design, fashion design, interior design |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and administration |
| Fine Arts | 12 | painting, fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Medical Adminstration | 11 | health care administration |
| Art Studies | 10 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 6 | architecture |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for USF in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,147 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 895 | 30 |
| First-professional degree | 196 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 43 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, USF had a total enrollment of 8,457 students (7,891 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| First Professional | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 19% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 66% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Hawaii | 6% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Guam | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
USF offers campus housing for 2,120 of its 7,891 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Francisco, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,091 | 4,377 | 72% | 934 | 21% |
| Men | 1,976 | 1,368 | 69% | 269 | 20% |
| Women | 4,115 | 3,009 | 73% | 665 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (415) 422-6563
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,680 |
| Room and board | $ 10,240 |
| Room charge | $ 6,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid:
USF participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 132500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (415) 422-6303
USF has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 133 | 77 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 82 | $113,476 | 42 | $105,929 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $83,302 | 35 | $80,943 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 58 | $71,207 | 51 | $67,098 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $61,417 | 11 | $60,273 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 205 | $90,668 | 139 | $81,777 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 96 | 79 | 175 |
| Basketball | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Track | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 46 | 56 | 102 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Multicultural Education
Reading Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Painting
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW
Comparative Law (LLM, MCL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Applied Economics
Asian Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Economics
International/Global Studies
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets USF Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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