University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
#153 National Colleges
64.42%
Admission Rate
Not Very Selective
6,510 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
- Four-year, large, primarily residential
- Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
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The University of San Francisco (USF) is a private Jesuit university in San Francisco, California. The university's main campus is located on a 55-acre (22 ha) setting between the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park. The main campus is nicknamed "The Hilltop" and is split into two sections. Part of the main campus is located on Lone Mountain, one of San Francisco's major geographical features. Its close historical ties with the City and County of San Francisco are reflected in the university's traditional motto, Pro Urbe et Universitate (For the City and University).
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Location
City
San Francisco, California
Locale
City: Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 35.4% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 14.9% |
| Social Sciences | 9.3% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 8.7% |
| Psychology | 7.1% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 4.4% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 3.4% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 3.4% |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | 2.9% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 2.5% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 2.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 1.7% |
| Architecture And Related Services | 1.0% |
| History | 1.0% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 0.6% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.5% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 0.4% |
| Theology And Religious Vocations | 0.3% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 0.3% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 0.2% |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | 0.1% |
Cost
Tuition
$50,282.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
51.30%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$36,424.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1236
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 670 | 615 | 560 |
| Verbal | 660 | 615 | 570 |
ACT Scores
26
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 28 | 25 | 22 |
| English | 32 | 28 | 23 |
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