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The University of South Florida, or USF, is a public research university system located in Tampa, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1956. The university offers various degrees and programs. It is organized into the following schools and colleges.
USD’s sports teams are nicknamed the Bulls and their official mascot is the Rocky D. Bull.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. University Of South Florida attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 46% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 630.
University Of South Florida has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
University Of South Florida has 44,870 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big East Conference.
University Of South Florida is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33620-9951
General Phone: (813) 974-2011
http://www.usf.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,082 | speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, English, social services, library science, political science, history, sociology, ... |
| Business and Management | 1,994 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, business, MIS, managerial economics, international business, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 1,372 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, special ed, reading teaching, social science teaching, English teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Science | 764 | biomedical sciences, biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry, bacteriology, physics, geology, biological and physical sciences, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 682 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology, medical ethids, psychology courses |
| Engineering | 584 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, engineering |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 421 | criminology, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 353 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Medicine | 326 | public health, medicine, gerontology, public health courses |
| Media | 303 | mass communication |
| Family and Social Work | 200 | social work, public administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 147 | computer engineering, computer and info science, information technology, information science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 131 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech, audiology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 86 | environmental studies |
| Art Studies | 76 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 71 | mathematics, statistics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 70 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 66 | drama, various performing arts, dance |
| Music | 51 | music performance, music |
| Fine Arts | 42 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 41 | vocational counseling, athletic trainer |
| Architecture and Planning | 35 | architecture |
| Medical Administration | 14 | health care administration |
| Hospitality | 10 | hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of South Florida in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 7,031 | 79 |
| Master's degree | 2,252 | 82 |
| Doctor's degree | 256 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 254 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 115 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 13 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, University Of South Florida had a total enrollment of 44,870 students (39,153 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 91% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 82 % |
University Of South Florida offers campus housing for 4,323 of its 39,153 (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 | 27,031 | 12,326 | 46% | 4,507 | 37% |
| Men | 11,744 | 5,214 | 44% | 1,973 | 38% |
| Women | 15,287 | 7,112 | 47% | 2,534 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 61% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 39% |
| 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 | $ 3,917 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,634 |
| Room and board | $ 8,080 |
| Room charge | $ 4,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,020 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,100 |
Financial Aid:
University Of South Florida participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 153700)
University Of South Florida has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 511 | 216 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 190 | 186 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 226 | 253 |
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 | calendar year | 59 | $128,496 | 24 | $114,857 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 26 | $94,766 | 20 | $88,065 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 21 | $77,687 | 38 | $73,246 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 23 | $57,895 | 56 | $55,614 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 131 | $100,179 | 138 | $75,475 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 208 | $105,261 | 55 | $89,253 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 165 | $78,299 | 116 | $67,435 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 159 | $64,352 | 159 | $61,748 |
| Instructor | academic year | 56 | $56,621 | 62 | $51,788 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $67,957 | 8 | $59,418 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 592 | $81,906 | 400 | $65,589 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big East Conference |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 176 | 117 | 293 |
| Football | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| Track | 18 | 36 | 54 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 70 | 107 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Medicine (MD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Oncology and Cancer Biology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of South Florida Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care 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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