School Information

67.6
Total Enrollment 9,008
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

University of San Francisco

http://www.usfca.edu
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, California 94117-1080
(415) 422-5555

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 ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At University of San Francisco, 68.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 54.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $21,685), and 50% receive loans ($6,334 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,540.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of San Francisco is $23,821 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 8,281 people applied to University of San Francisco. Of the applicants, 71.0% were admitted (69.0% male & 73.0% female ) and 18.0% accepted (17.0% male and 19.0% female)

Of the 5,521 undergraduate students at University of San Francisco, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (87.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 16.0% of the 3,487 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     61.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     82.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     49.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     65.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     70.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (415) 422-5555
Admissions Office Email admission@usfca.edu
Admissions Office Address 2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, California 94117-1080
Admissions Website http://www.usfca.edu/graduate/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.usfca.edu/acadserv/admission/undergraduate/freshmen.html
Application Fee $55

In order to be accepted to University of San Francisco, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of San Francisco SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 620
University of San Francisco ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 8
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 9
 
University of San Francisco Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 15
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 15
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0 7 22
American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Asian Studies/Civilization 0 4 22
Latin American Studies 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 50 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 50 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 421 324
Accounting 55
Business Administration and Management, General 78 173
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 22
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 24
Finance, General 76
Financial Planning and Services 64
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 25
Human Resources Development 40
International Business/Trade/Commerce 36
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 42
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 25
Organizational Behavior Studies 85
Communication, journalism, and related programs 94
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 65
Mass Communication/Media Studies 29
Computer and information sciences and support services 55 44
Computer and Information Systems Security 5
Computer Science 5 14
Information Technology 50 17
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 8
Education 148 50
Curriculum and Instruction 7 12
Education, General 64
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 10 21
Educational/Instructional Media Design 8
Multicultural Education 7 14
Reading Teacher Education 12
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 3
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 17 3
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 20
English language and literature/letters 31 35
Creative Writing 35
English Language and Literature, General 31
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 12
Comparative Literature 3
French Language and Literature 2
Japanese Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 139 87 11
Clinical Nurse Specialist 57
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 138 30 10
History 31
History, General 31
Legal professions and studies 30 196
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD) 9
Law (LLB, JD) 196
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL) 21
Mathematics and statistics 17
Mathematics, General 17
Natural resources and conservation 9 27
Environmental Science 5
Environmental Studies 4 27
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 37 100
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 37
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 100
Philosophy and religious studies 15
Philosophy 15
Physical sciences 11 4
Chemistry, General 8 4
Physics, General 3
Psychology 83 116 0
Community Psychology 1
Counseling Psychology 116 0
Psychology, General 82
Public administration and social service professions 28 54
Public Administration 28 54
Social sciences 189 30
Applied Economics 35
Development Economics and International Development 18
Economics, General 15 12
International Relations and Affairs 34
Political Science and Government, General 60
Sociology 45
Theology and religious vocations 5 7
Theology/Theological Studies 5 7
Visual and performing arts 48
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 16
Commercial and Advertising Art 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
Graphic Design 16
Photography 1
Visual and Performing Arts, General 6
 
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