USF 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,410

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

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

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,324

Cost of attendance at University of South Florida in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of South Florida was $11,419. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at USF

USF net price calculator

$11,419

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average	$7,941
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of USF for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,419	$1,415 (14%)	$4,454	$6,209	$9,050	$13,978	$15,614
2021	$10,004	$217 (2%)	$4,176	$5,632	$9,669	$14,349	$15,524
2020	$9,787	$673 (6%)	$3,950	$5,616	$9,809	$14,214	$15,247
2019	$10,460	$1,306 (11%)	$6,061	$7,304	$10,587	$16,064	$16,364
2018	$11,766	$368 (3%)	$7,399	$9,338	$12,545	$16,428	$17,333
2017	$11,398	$116 (1%)	$7,396	$9,076	$12,446	$16,180	$16,713
2016	$11,514	$159 (1%)	$7,544	$9,007	$12,287	$16,094	$17,088
2015	$11,355	$20	$6,735	$8,207	$11,583	$14,506	$15,676
2014	$11,335	--	$7,536	$7,368	$10,246	$15,907	$19,200

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of South Florida's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$21,812	$140	$6,410	$14,302	$1,100
2021	$21,672	$142	$6,410	$14,162	$1,100
2020	$21,530	No change	$6,410	$14,020	$1,100
2019	$21,530	$120	$6,410	$13,920	$1,200
2018	$21,410	No change	$6,410	$13,800	$1,200
2017	$21,410	$300 (1%)	$6,410	$13,800	$1,200
2016	$21,110	$200	$6,410	$13,500	$1,200
2015	$20,910	$150	$6,410	$13,500	$1,000
2014	$20,760	$366 (2%)	$6,410	$13,350	$1,000
2013	$20,394	--	$6,334	$13,060	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does USF provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 7,468 dormitories available to its students at $8,328 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at USF is $925 per month.
Does USF provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at USF for one academic year is $4,240, which works out to $471 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: USF estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, USF estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,100

If living off-campus, with family: $4,100

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,100
How much is USF application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: USF offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of South Florida cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$214	$435
For out-of-state students	$577	$880

Housing and Meal

University of South Florida offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of South Florida for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,240	$8,328	N/A	7,468
2021	$4,100	$8,156	N/A	7,208
2020	$3,958	$7,878	N/A	6,304
2019	$3,858	$7,752	N/A	6,329
2018	$3,950	$5,750	N/A	5,566
2017	$3,950	$5,750	N/A	5,566
2016	$3,650	$5,750	N/A	5,810

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of South Florida during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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