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Student-Faculty Ratio 24:1
Full-Time Student Population 27,228
Part-Time Student Population 12,624
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 1,098
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 108
Total FT Faculty 1,466
Faculty with Terminal Degree 81%
Average Faculty Salary $78,767
Full-Time Retention Rate 88%
Part-Time Retention Rate 73%
Transfer-Out Rate 9%
Graduation Rate 51%
Programs/Majors Offered 117
Average Course Load 12 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 students: 25%
  • 20 to 49 students: 61%
  • 50 or more students: 14%

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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, during their time at USF, most students will be lucky enough to come into contact with at least a few professors that will have an incredible impact on their lives.

Because of recent budget cuts, classes are sometimes crowded, which can be 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.

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buddy4dragon

Anthropology and Archaeology '16

5.0
A+

Anthropology

From classes I have taken in the past, I have learned so much about the world and people, just from a few classes. It is the gateway to solving social porlbems such as racism which is why I have a passion for it. More work in the field of anthropology will help bring solutions to worldly problems.

May 25, 2012

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uhuynh

Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing '14

3.8
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There Is No Nursing Program at My School

I was planning on transferring to USF Tampa because they have a nursing program there.

May 10, 2012

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lovelynisha23

Elementary Education '13

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Elementary Education

I absolutely love my major. The professors are very helpful, the honors programs provide all types of seminars and workshop for great preparation!! The elementary education program also demands alot but its necessary to assure they are putting out the best teachers possible to represent their program! I love it and appreciate it.

May 03, 2012

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User rating for University of South Florida - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 97 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
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
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of The Arts
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Behavioral & Community Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Marine Science
  • College of Medicine
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Pharmacy
  • College of Public Health
  • Honors College
  • Patel School of Global Sustainability
  • University College
Degrees Awarded
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine: 3%
  • Criminology: 2%
  • Psychology: 3%
  • Registered Nursing (RN): 2%
Graduation Requirements
  • Arts/fine arts
  • English (including composition)
  • Foreign languages
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Sciences (biological or physical)
  • Social science
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Other Academic Offerings
  • Accelerated program
  • Cooperative education program
  • Cross-registration
  • Double major
  • Dual enrollment
  • Exchange student program (domestic)
  • Honors program
  • Honors research major
  • Internships
  • Weekend college
Best Places to Study
  • Back hallways of Marshall Student Center
  • Library
  • Outdoor areas
  • Study rooms in Marshall Student Center

Online Courses

USF offers a wide variety of distance learning courses through ECampus. Full degrees are even available online. Most online courses are delivered through the Blackboard system. There is an extra fee for taking online courses ($35), and many require on-campus meetings. Online courses can be found through the normal course schedule search.

Did You Know? The University is one of only three Florida public universities ranked in the top tier of research activities by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

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