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The University of Tampa

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 4,800
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 54%
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Tampa, Florida, UT Tampa is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The University of Tampa is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UT Tampa boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

53.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,274

Cost of attendance at The University of Tampa in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,274

Cost of attendance at The University of Tampa in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at The University of Tampa received on average $13,448 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,448
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 338 16% $4,303 $1,454,353
Other Federal Grant 1,721 83% $1,510 $2,599,405
State Grant/Scholarships 414 20% $4,809 $1,990,951
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,881 91% $12,030 $22,628,117
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,024 98% $13,448 $27,218,473

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Tampa students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The University of Tampa students is 62.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.8%.

62.1%

  • asian 57.5% 23 students
  • African American 58.0% 47 students
  • white 62.8% 730 students
  • unknown 70.0% 70 students
  • hispanic 51.1% 91 students
  • International Students 68.4% 104 students
  • Mixed Race 61.7% 50 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Sunshine State Conference
  • Basketball Sunshine State Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sunshine State Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Tampa provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The University of Tampa offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)