Admissions Factors
What University of South Florida Looks For
University of South Florida rates 3 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA and standardized test scores.
How University of South Florida rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
40.7%
29,196 of 71,722 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
No waitlist
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 4.09. 29.1% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of South Florida look for in applicants?
University of South Florida rates 3 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA and standardized test scores.
Does University of South Florida consider legacy status?
University of South Florida rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does University of South Florida track demonstrated interest?
University of South Florida rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".
Source: University of South Florida’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
