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Quick Stats
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Average Course Load
12 credits
Faculty with Terminal Degree
86 %
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Professors at USF are generally knowledgeable about subject matter, willing to work with students, and intent on helping students pass. However, there is always the chance that students will end up with a graduate student professor who can barely speak English, or an 80-year-old science professor that makes Ben Stein look like Robin Williams. While these kinds of classes can seem unbearable, students must sometimes force themselves to suffer through them because the class with the horrible professor just happens to be the only class that meets the credit requirement. On the other hand, most students will be lucky enough to come into contact with at least a few professors during their time at USF that will have an incredible impact on their life.
Because of recent budget cuts, classes are sometimes crowded and intimidating. USF is aiming to expand the University so that it may get more funding and offer more classes, but the school still has a long way to go. Some departments are faring better than others, but some have been exhausted by an overabundance of students. Although USF offers a variety of majors, clubs, and resources for its students, the hectic environment can sometimes make classes more difficult and confusing than they normally would be.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
The teachers are great teachers....
The teachers are great teachers. They really know the material, and during their office hours, they do what they can to help the students understand. The classes are, for the most part, very interesting; otherwise, I would not be taking them. There are some classes that have to be taken because the major requires these classes. Some of these classes can be very boring. |
Anonymous says: |
For the most part, teachers are...
For the most part, teachers are good. The problem is when you get a bad one they’re normally really, really, bad. |
Anonymous says: |
For the most part, the teachers...
For the most part, the teachers here are quite good. On occasion, you get a teacher who is there to just make your life difficult, but everyone will leave USF with one teacher in mind who left a great impression. |
spinntwirl19 says: University of South Florida 2011 Other |
Teachers Are Very Devoted
A+
I came to the University of South Florida originally for Engineering. After changing my major to Exercise Science, it was great. The teacher's are really nice and teach in interactive ways that make lessons fun and entertaining. Professors make the time to meet with you if there are any questions that need answering.
Academics: November 19, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Most of my professors have been...
Most of my professors have been excellent, but I have had some very lousy graduate student professors who should not be teaching. |
Facts
Most Popular Majors
- Biological/life sciences - 7 %
- Business/marketing - 23 %
- Education - 10 %
- English - 7 %
- Psychology - 9 %
- Social sciences - 16 %
Degrees Awarded
- Associate
- Bachelor's
- Doctorate
- First professional
- Master's
Special Degree Options
- Accelerated program
- Cooperative program
- Cross-registration
- Distance learning
- Double major
- Dual enrollment
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- Honors program
- Honors research major
- Internships
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification program
- Weekend college
Class Sizes
- 20 to 49 Students - 49 %
- 50 or More Students - 9 %
- Fewer than 20 Students - 42 %
Undergraduate Schools
- College of Architecture & Community Design
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Marine Science
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- College of Public Health
- College of Visual and Performing Arts
- De la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
Graduation Rates
- 4-Year - 22 %
- 5-Year - 41 %
- 6-Year - 49 %
Best Places to Study
- Fish tank room at the Marshall Center
- Reading room at the library
AP Test Score Requirements
Credit or placement placement of scores 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements
Possible credit for scores of 4, 5, 6, or 7
Did You Know?
USF received more than $200 million in sponsored research and grants in 2002. University of South Florida rose nine places to 71st position among the top 100 institutions receiving federal funds for academic research in 2003. Money was donated for research into issues critical for Floridians including homeland defense, education, children’s services, health care, bioengineering, and life sciences.
The Carnegie Foundation ranks USF for its research in the top national classification.
USF is the top location in the country for students transferring from another college according to several national college media sources.
Best Places to Study:
The reading room at the library or the fish tank room at the Marshall Center
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