About University of South Florida-St Petersburg

Founded in , University of South Florida-St Petersburg. is a college. Located in Florida, which is a city setting in Florida, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 4,100 full time undergraduate students, and 602 full time graduate students.

The University of South Florida-St Petersburg Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 137 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of South Florida-St Petersburg include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate35%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range1050-1240
ACT Range24-27

Admissions at USF are considered More Selective, with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 9 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of South Florida-St Petersburg.

4%
“We”re apathetic”
17%
“We know about current events and vote”
74%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
22%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
83%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
4%
“We bought the gear”
13%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
61%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
13%
“Available in class”
52%
“They keep regular office hours”
35%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
30%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
74%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
9%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
83%
“There might be people who do”
4%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
4%
“We”re apathetic”
17%
“We know about current events and vote”
74%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
22%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
83%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
4%
“We bought the gear”
13%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
61%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
13%
“Available in class”
52%
“They keep regular office hours”
35%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
30%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
74%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
9%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
83%
“There might be people who do”
4%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
4%
“We”re apathetic”
17%
“We know about current events and vote”
74%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
22%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
83%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
4%
“We bought the gear”
13%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
61%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
13%
“Available in class”
52%
“They keep regular office hours”
35%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
30%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
74%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
9%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
83%
“There might be people who do”
4%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    25 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    17 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    26 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    26 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    26 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 81 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    26 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    26 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    26 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of South Florida-St Petersburg REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of South Florida-St Petersburg?

33 Students rated University of South Florida-St Petersburg

Alexa - 07/08/2022

USF in St. Petersburg (USFSP for short) is a school that thrives on community, diversity and nurturing its students. In terms of community, student leadership and individual clubs alike strive to host an event that brings students and faculty together in a fun and inclusive way. Additionally, events like Multi-Cultural Affair’s Wednesdays at the O and the movie nights hosted by the Asian American and Pacific Islander Association, are designed to bring attention to certain issues or groups present in our student community and to open up informative discussions surrounding them. Meanwhile, celebrating the diversity of its population and promoting inclusivity amongst its students is something that USFSP excels at. This is seen in the campus wide events that celebrate various culturally or communally important holidays, the staunch enforcement of policies that protect certain groups against discrimination on campus, and the encouraging of students to be involved in the multi-cultural issues impacting their local community. Finally, the university goes out of its way to ensure the personal and well-being of its students. Mainly, USFSP demonstrates this via a combination of providing services that are made to give students extra help with a tough subject and professors who go out of their way to help and accommodate students who are struggling inside and outside of the classroom, and mental health services that are made to assist students in maintaining mental wellness. Overall, USFSP is a wonderful college that aims to nurture its students, celebrate its diversity, and create a community.

Nicki - 07/20/2021

I have a pretty good opinion on USFSP because it has an excellent campus location, many services such as career services and health and fitness services. The food is pretty average, and the dorms are dorms, but there is many areas to get food and living around the area.

Arianna - 05/04/2020

As a soon-to-be freshman, (admitted and starting in June!) I can testify I have toured this campus and talked to plenty of students here. The campus is so pretty, and I love how it's near the water. There are plenty of extracurricular opportunities and friendly people! I haven't experienced a true classroom setting myself yet, but based off of other students, it is enjoyable. I am so elated I am going here! I absolutely love it.

Emmanuel - 05/01/2020

My overall opinion of the University of South Florida - St. Petersburg is that it is a great campus that offers an enormous amount of opportunities in and out of classrooms. One of the perks of USF St. Petersburg is that it is newly renovated and located in the perfect area in the beautiful downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. An awesome feature about campus is that Each degree major has their own specific building in which their classes are held. The layout of the campus allows you to get to where you need to go at a close distance or even a close walk. There are Many resources that are offered to students like cafes, lounges, fitness centers, outdoor water activities and more. While on campus you can easily explore and find yourself a comfortable seating outside or choose to get work done in one of our two school libraries. While attending USF one is given the chance to participate in all the different programs and activities that are offered to students, so they can stay connected and feel a part of the school spirit. At USF there are a number of different groups and organizations that allows everyone at least an opportunity or option to choose from something they might like. A great aspect of going to USF St. Pete is going to the Bulls football and basketball games and the other variety of sports that the university offers. School sporting events is the place to be! there is tons of food, music, and fellow students and fans of the USF bulls’ teams that come together and cheer on our Bulls university teams. Overall, I enjoy my time and learning at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. it is an all-Around great school that I would personally recommend it to any degree seeking students in the area.

University of South Florida-St Petersburg FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of South Florida-St Petersburg?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of South Florida-St Petersburg is 35%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I spent my senior year in college as a full time student. I lived on campus and went to class with regular college students, while fulfilling high school class requirements with my major requirements. If I could go back to the day I started college, I would tell myself to not panic and take the first semester slow by watching and learning before jumping head first into it all. I would advice getting a roommate because they actually help you stay on track and you’re not so alone all the time. I would warn against dating because it’s a distraction. I would say to myself that different college professor teach different ways and to learn to take notes different for each class instead of trying to take notes the same and struggle. I would tell myself to get more organized, to study with a group and remember to eat more than once a day. Most importantly, I would advice to relax and breath, because it’s all very intimidating but not impossible. I would look at myself and say what I needed someone to say to me back then, “Never change who you are, just learn to adapt.”

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is big and has a lot of resources, it is a state college St.petersburg college it is a great school.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    One of the things that is unique about my school compared to other schools I considered is the fact that it is a smaller campus, being a satelite campus, which makes it much more intimate. The classes are smaller which makes for better learning opportunities, in my opinion. You are able to get to know other students as well as professors better due to the smaller class sizes. The campus itself is also beautiful and located in a great area, on the water, with a lot to do near campus; including museums, art galleries, restaurants, and more.

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates at the University of South Florida - St. Petersburg are currently around my age (18-20) and all deligently working on degrees in Business, but that is due to my classes all being pre-College of Business courses.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known that it would be so much like a small town, where everyone knows everyone, because then I would have pushed more to live on campus rather than commute to school.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    It could use a paint job and some remodeling looks.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The number one thing that I brag about when talking about my school is the beautiful campus. It is right on the waterfront, with a georgeous view, and free water sports activities for students and guests. The campus itself is beautiful away from the waterfront as wel, including the beautiful fountain area and the architechture of the buildings. Being on campus just automatically puts you in a happy, positive mood, and you can see it in the students. Everyone on campus is so friendly and positive all the time.

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Student Body

Students

63%

female

37%

male

4,100

Total Undergrad Enrollment

602

Total Grad Students

5%

Out-Of-State

92%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

13%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
16%
% White or Caucasian
64%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

84% of students attending University of South Florida-St Petersburg receive some sort of financial aid. 45% were awarded federal grants. While 50% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$16,735

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$9,700

Room and Board

27,635

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,767
$30 - $48K
$9,630
$48 - $75K
$13,086
$75 - $110K
$17,137
$110K & UP
$17,594

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