University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.71
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The University of San Francisco (USF) is a private Jesuit university in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1855, it has nearly 9,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in 59 major programs. In addition to its main campus in the Golden Gate area, it has satellite campuses in downtown San Francisco, Orange County, Sacramento, San Jose, and Santa Rosa.
- Rankings
#110 (US News)▼
National Universities
Ranked #110 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #172 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #251 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #273 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1437 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$58,222▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $81,426
Room & Board: $17,300
Books & Supplies: $1,152
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $32,492
Pell Grant Recipients: 29%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$58,222▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $81,426
Room & Board: $17,300
Books & Supplies: $1,152
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $32,492
Pell Grant Recipients: 29%
- Gas
- ⛽ $6.09 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1210–1390▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1210–1390
SAT ERW: 610–690
SAT Math: 600–700
ACT Composite: 26–31
- Admit Rate
- 51%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.71
- Total Enrollment
- 9,212
- Undergrad
- 5,729
- Graduate
- 3,483
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Retention Rate
- 80%
- Graduation Rate
- 71%
- Official Portal
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2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, California, 94117-1080
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