HighSchoolOS Tampa, FL · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data
University of South Florida admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.
The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1130-1320 combined SAT or 24-29 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Scores are required here, so plan your testing calendar early enough to retake once.
The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where University of South Florida fits.
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular Decision (RD) | Rolling |
Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.
| Application platform | Common App |
| Application fee | $30 |
| Test scores | Required |
| Writing supplement | Not required |
| Counselor recommendation | Not required |
| Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) | $22,859 |
| Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) | $6,410 / $17,324 |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,440 |
| Average net price (aid-receiving families) | $9,812 |
Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0-30k | $4,122 |
| $30-48k | $5,444 |
| $48-75k | $9,326 |
| $75-110k | $15,224 |
| $110k+ | $18,497 |
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