University of San Francisco

Question 1

How early should I apply?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Can I defer my admission to a different semester?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Is University of San Francisco a good University?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Is University of San Francisco hard to get into?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Is USF a prestigious school?

Accepted Answer

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.

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