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University of San Francisco

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 2,800
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 71%
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 76%

Located in San Francisco, California, University of San Francisco 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.

University of San Francisco is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, University of San Francisco emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

University of San Francisco boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , 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: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$53,472

Cost of attendance at University of San Francisco in 2022 for students from California.

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

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,472

Cost of attendance at University of San Francisco 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.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at University of San Francisco received on average $31,112 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.

$31,112
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 319 28% $5,329 $1,699,924
Other Federal Grant 320 28% $7,170 $2,294,424
State Grant/Scholarships 232 20% $8,414 $1,951,991
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,043 92% $27,100 $28,265,761
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,045 92% $31,112 $32,512,176

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of San Francisco 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 University of San Francisco students is 75.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 77.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 72.0%.

75.6%

  • asian 83.1% 226 students
  • African American 67.4% 31 students
  • white 68.8% 221 students
  • unknown 84.6% 22 students
  • hawaiian 80.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 83.0% 205 students
  • International Students 71.5% 178 students
  • Mixed Race 71.4% 65 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball West Coast Conference
  • Basketball West Coast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country West Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

University of San Francisco 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

Veteran Services

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

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