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University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA·Private·~62% acceptance

University of San Francisco is a private university based in San Francisco, CA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 62% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $41,431 per year. About 71% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $89,812 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$41,431/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $80,141
Aid cuts ~$38,710/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)1190–1390
ACT (middle 50%)25–30
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
71%
graduation rate
84%
freshman retention
$69,951
median earnings, 6yr
$89,812
median earnings, 10yr
How San Francisco reads an application

What San Francisco values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essaysCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer work
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From San Francisco’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What San Francisco requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scoresRecommendationsWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what San Francisco requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of San Francisco's acceptance rate?
University of San Francisco admits about 62% of applicants.
How much does University of San Francisco cost?
At University of San Francisco, the average net price after aid is about $41,431 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $80,141 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of San Francisco?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1190–1390 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT.
What are University of San Francisco's application deadlines?
University of San Francisco's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of San Francisco value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of San Francisco rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Character / personal qualities, and Volunteer work. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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