University of San Francisco Admissions 2024-25

Acceptance Rate

The University of San Francisco has an acceptance rate of 71% for the 2024 intake. USF maintains a relatively competitive admissions process. While not among the most selective universities, this rate indicates that prospective students need to demonstrate a strong academic record and well-rounded profile to secure one of the coveted spots in the incoming class. 

At the University of San Francisco, average acceptance rate over the past 11 years is 66.66% and in 2023's acceptance rate was 71.18%. U of San Francisco's acceptance rate has been higher every year for the past 3 years. The average yield (enrollment rate) over the period is 12.20%, and the 2023 yield is 9.46%. The number of U of San Francisco applicants increased by 3.27% (731 applicants) compared to the previous year.

University of San Francisco Entry Requirements

International students applying to San Francisco University must submit their applications two weeks ahead to allow for visa applications and other processes. As part of the University of San Francisco entry requirements, students must submit a set of documents before the application deadline. The institute has a slightly stringent admission process, and applicants must achieve the standard GPA criteria as well as submit their test scores. The prerequisites vary depending on the course and degree level chosen, however below is a list of the most typical requirements -

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

• Official academic transcripts in a PDF format
• A minimum GPA of 3.58/4~91% 
• SAT or ACT scores if required by the course - SAT: 1200-1370; ACT: 26-31
• English language proficiency scores - TOEFL iBT: 80; IELTS: 6.5; Duolingo: 105
• Passport
• Certificate of finances

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

• Academic transcripts
• A minimum GPA of 2.75/4 (82-83%)
• GMAT or GRE scores as specified by the course
• English language proficiency - TOEFL iBT: 79 to 100; IELTS: 6.5 to 7.0; PTE: 53 to 68; Duolingo: 115 to 125
• Bank statement
• Recommendation Letter (optional)
• CV/ Resume
• Personal Statement
• Interview for MBA applicants
• Passport

University of San Francisco Fees

Students planning to study on an F-1 or J-1 visa must submit a USF Certification of Finances demonstrating their capacity to pay for their first year at the institution. Documentation must be dated within 12 months of the program's start date, and if they are not issued in English, translations must be given. The University of San Francisco fees for the academic year 2022-23 is $80,975, with the required amount increasing slightly each year. Applicants with a high academic record may be eligible for merit scholarships of up to $27,000 (first-year students) or $16,000 (transfer students) every year. The average yearly costs for the university's best programs are listed below -

• MBA - $38,520
• MS Computer Science - $27,964
• BS Computer Science - $53,472
• Bachelor of Data Science - $53,472

Placement

San Francisco grads are in the top 3% of all college graduates in the country, according to the Federal College Scorecard. The university boasts a 75% graduate employment rate, and the average graduate pay is roughly $60,193. The majority of MBA graduates receive job offers from the IT industry. Students can make use of the Careers Services, which assists with University of San Francisco placements with top recruiters including the following -

• Accenture
• Amazon
• Cisco
• Dolby
• Disney
• Oracle
• EY