University of San Francisco

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USF at a Glance

Location:
San Francisco, CA
Setting:
Large city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$37,424
Out-of-State Tuition:
$37,424
Room & Board:
$12,250
Full-Time Undergrads:
5,136
Part-Time Undergrads:
191
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School Website:
www.usfca.edu
Admissions Website:
www.usfca.edu/admission
Financial Aid Website:
www.usfca.edu/financialaid/
Application Deadline:
January 15
Acceptance Rate:
67 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1510–1830
Average ACT Scores:
22–27

Best Things

  • The city of San Francisco
  • The size of the school and its population
  • The aesthetics of the campus
  • Diversity
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Worst Things

  • Cost of tuition
  • Parking
  • Lack of school spirit
  • Lack of weekend events and parties on campus
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Most Popular Majors

  • Business
  • Psychology & Counseling
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Education
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Most students will tell you that the best thing about USF is the city of San Francisco. Granted, the city provides an amazing backdrop, but the school itself is also very fascinating and, in some ways, reflective of the city. Like San Francisco, USF is quite old with a rich history and a positive outlook on the future. Buildings are being renovated in order to keep up with the times and the demands of the students. Here, you will find students with strong morals, dedicated to service and justice, and most importantly, a university that supports them. Also, like the city it resides in, USF is incredibly diverse and tolerant. Coming here, you will meet people from all over the world, all ethnicities, religions, and cultures. By exposing students to the culture of San Francisco, USF can mold any student into a conscious, cultured, and well-grounded individual.

USF gives its students the opportunity to enjoy both the intimacy of a small college experience and life in the big city. When the campus feels too consuming or school work becomes too demanding, San Francisco provides an amazing release. Students here take advantage of the different cultures, views, restaurants, museums, and nightlife of the surrounding city. In the end, USF students find nothing better than this stunning combination of an amazing university and the city of San Francisco.

USF Student Reviews

Overall Experience at University of San Francisco

tiffanymascarenhas

Communication and Media Studies '15

3.1
B-

It's Great, but it's Not the Best

USF is great once you find your niche. The campus itself is quite small, but the city makes up for it with its awesome places to explore. Most of the people here are super friendly and laid-back. The lack of a football team and school spirit in general is definitely a downside.

Apr 19, 2012

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Overall Experience at University of San Francisco

MattMartinMiller

Nursing '15

5.0
A+

City Living's the Best

What makes USF different from SFSU is its placement in the city. USF is more centrally located and closer to much more. Also, USF gives you a MUNI bus pass, so the city is yours for the taking from the time you get your ID. Living in the city means there's always something to do outside of school, whether it be just hanging out at a local coffee shop, checking out Haight Street, chilling at Ocean Beach, or hitting the mall on Market Street downtown. It's a great place to be!

Apr 18, 2012

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Overall Experience at University of San Francisco

hahamarshall

Environmental Studies '15

2.3
C

Meh

Everyone at this school is genuinely into social justice. I did not realize it at first, but it's actually really special.

Unfortunately there's also a lot of apathy from students in the classroom. Class discussions can become dull when no one else does the assigned reading. Teachers are really personable though, and engage with students who show interest.

Apr 18, 2012

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