University of San Francisco
University Website: www.usfca.edu
Apply Online: www.usfca.edu/acadserv/admission/undergraduate/freshmen.html
The University of San Francisco (USF), is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. USF is the eighth largest Jesuit university in the United States.
USF's main campus is located on a 50-acre (200,000 m2) setting between the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park. USF's nickname is "The Hilltop," appropriately named since the campus is located at the peak of one of San Francisco's major hills. USF's close historical ties with the City and County of San Francisco are reflected in the University's motto, Pro Urbe et Universitate (For the City and University).
USF's Jesuit-Catholic identity is rooted in the symbolic vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order. Jesuits are characterized by a dedication to both "the life of the mind and the encounter with the world," a mission distinguished by their intellectual and humanitarian activities — notably in the fields of higher education, human rights, and social justice.
USF's inclusive founding mission attracts students and faculty from diverse religious traditions and a broad range of convictions. However, the Jesuit call to justice is evident in work across religious boundaries in community service, reflection retreats, and immersion programs both on campus and abroad.
USF's 8,772-member student body is composed of students from seventy-five countries, all fifty states (including Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam), and is ranked in the top 15 national universities for student diversity and international student enrollment. The University is known for its public service efforts (McCarthy Center), its world-renowned Center for the Pacific Rim (Asian and American Studies) and its nationally recognized graduate programs in the fields of law, education, business, nursing, and environmental management.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 9003 students
- $34,430.00 avg tuition
2130 Fulton St
San Francisco,
CA
94117-1080
(415) 422-5555
Apply online
Admissions:
www.usfca.edu/acadserv/admission
Financial Aid:
www.usfca.edu/acadserv/academic/f..
Areas of Study:
- Architecture And Related Services
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Visual And Performing Arts
University of San Francisco
| Applied | 8,281 | |
| Admitted | 5,906 | 71% |
| Enrolled total | 1,073 | |
| Full Time: | 1,072 | |
| Part Time | 1 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT English | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Writing | 8 | 9 |
| Retention rate | 82% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 49% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 65% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
University of San Francisco
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $34,430.00 | $34,430.00 | $34,430.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,225.00 | $1,225.00 | $1,225.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $19,350.00 | $19,350.00 | $19,350.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,075.00 | $1,075.00 | $1,075.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,540.00 | ||
| Other Expenses | $3,400.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $55.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $55.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 68% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 61% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $25,209.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 53% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,211.00 |
University of San Francisco
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | ||||
| Architecture | X | |||
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | X | X | ||
| Latin American Studies | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | X | |||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | X | |||
| Finance, General | X | |||
| Financial Planning and Services | X | |||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | X | |||
| Human Resources Development | X | |||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | |||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | X | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | X | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | X | |||
| Computer Science | X | X | ||
| Information Technology | X | X | ||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | X | X | ||
| Education, General | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | X | ||
| Educational/Instructional Technology | X | |||
| Multicultural Education | X | X | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | X | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | X | X | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | X | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| Creative Writing | X | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Comparative Literature | X | |||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| Japanese Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | X | |||
| Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner | X | |||
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | X | |||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | X | X | X | |
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | X | |||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Science | X | |||
| Environmental Studies | X | X | ||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | X | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | X | ||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Community Psychology | X | |||
| Counseling Psychology | X | X | ||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Public Administration | X | X | ||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Applied Economics | X | |||
| Development Economics and International Development | X | |||
| Economics, General | X | X | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | ||||
| Theology/Theological Studies | X | X | ||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Graphic Design | X | |||
| Photography | X | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | X | |||
University of San Francisco Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| IES Merit-Based Scholarship for Under-Represented Students | $5000 | Varies |
| IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship | $5000 | Varies |
| IES Diversity Merit-Based Scholarship | $5000 | Varies |
| IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship | $2000 | April 01, 2012 |
| IES Legacy Scholarship | $750 | Varies |
| HRSA Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students | Varies | Varies |
