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University of San Francisco

Q: What is the application fee? Is it refundable? Can it be waived?

The application fee is $55. It is non-refundable however universities do gladly provide application fee waivers to students for attending admission events like open houses or information sessions.

Q: I see there is a minimum GPA required for admission. What if my GPA is lower?

Typically, the University of San Francisco looks for master’s degree candidates with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and doctoral candidates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If your GPA falls below these numbers, you should talk to the university before you apply.

Q: Can I defer my admission to a different semester?

Yes. Most admission decisions can be deferred for one semester or a full year. Programs that only admit once per year will only allow you to defer to the following year.

Q: How can I pay for my education? Is financial aid available?

Most students apply for, and receive, some type of financial aid.

Q: Is University of San Francisco a good University?

USF is ranked as a top university in the United States in a new Princeton Review college poll. The following are some highlights from the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges report for 2022, as well as comments from USF students: "Small class sizes and solid career prospects in the city" attract students to USF.

Q: Is University of San Francisco hard to get into?

USF is more stringent than comparable public colleges, with an acceptance rate of 66% to 70%. The early acceptance rate, at 76.1% is greater than the total rate. Keep in mind that it is a small, self-selecting school, with 1,542 freshmen students in the 2018 class.

Q: Is USF a prestigious school?

Yes, it is. USF ranks as the top university in Florida and eighth-best in the nation according to the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.

California, United States

Private | Estd. 1855

17%

International Student Rate

November and January

Intakes

70%

Acceptance Rate

14:1

Student: Teacher Ratio

37:63

Male : Female

About the University

History, Affiliations and Rankings

The University of San Francisco (USF) is a Jesuit university that was established in October 1855. The university is located in San Francisco, California, USA. In order to celebrate its diamond jubilee in 1930, St. Ignatius College's name was changed to the University of San Francisco. The change from college to university was sought by many alumni groups and by long-time San Francisco Mayor James Rolph Jr. Founded by the Jesuits like St. Ignatius Academy in 1855, the university began as a single-room schoolhouse which after some time turned into downtown San Francisco. The university became fully co-educational in 1964, allowing women to enrol in all majors. In 1978, USF purchased Lone Mountain, bringing the total campus area to 55 acres. The State of California granted the college a charter in 1859. The University of San Francisco has academic affiliations with AJCU, ACCU, and NAICU and religious affiliations with Roman Catholic (Jesuit). The University ranks between #1000-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2022 and #154th in US College Rankings 2022 by the Times Higher Education.

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All first-year international students are considered on the basis of GPA, English proficiency, and SAT/ACT scores if provided.

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In order to be considered for merit scholarships, applicants need to submit their completed application, including a Certification of Finances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How early should I apply?

Apply by the priority deadline or before. Programs review applications after the priority deadlines. The University will continue to accept applications on a space-available basis after the deadline.

What is the application fee? Is it refundable? Can it be waived?

I see there is a minimum GPA required for admission. What if my GPA is lower?

Can I defer my admission to a different semester?

How can I pay for my education? Is financial aid available?

Is University of San Francisco a good University?

Is University of San Francisco hard to get into?

Is USF a prestigious school?

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