University of South Florida Acceptance Rate
Tampa, Florida · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 65,187
- Admitted
- 26,699
- Yield
- 21.7%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of South Florida's acceptance rate has fallen from 53.2% in 2014–15 to 41% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 24,988 to 65,187 (+161%) over that period.
Its 41% rate makes University of South Florida more selective than about 89% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 80%.
University of South Florida requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 21.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 24,988 | 13,284 | 53.2% | 4,168 |
| 2015–16 | 30,393 | 13,566 | 44.6% | 4,164 |
| 2016–17 | 28,628 | 13,350 | 46.6% | 4,053 |
| 2017–18 | 31,944 | 14,490 | 45.4% | 4,165 |
| 2018–19 | 35,043 | 14,940 | 42.6% | 4,435 |
| 2019–20 | 36,986 | 17,618 | 47.6% | 5,139 |
| 2020–21 | 38,696 | 19,054 | 49.2% | 5,734 |
| 2021–22 | 50,352 | 24,863 | 49.4% | 6,279 |
| 2022–23 | 65,568 | 28,801 | 43.9% | 6,800 |
| 2023–24 | 65,187 | 26,699 | 41% | 5,803 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 38,456 | 16,057 | 41.8% |
| Men | 26,731 | 10,642 | 39.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–670 | 75% |
| SAT Math | 560–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–29 | 25% |
How University of South compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of South Florida's acceptance rate?
University of South Florida's acceptance rate is 41% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (26,699 admitted of 65,187 applicants).
Is University of South Florida test optional?
University of South Florida requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of South Florida?
University of South Florida received 65,187 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 26,699.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Florida?
Admitted students at University of South Florida typically scored 580–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of South Florida getting harder to get into?
University of South Florida has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.2% in 2014–15 to 41% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.usf.edu/.