University of South Florida/Tampa (USF)
Campus:Tampa
City:Tampa
State:FL
Description:Though a relatively young university, founded in 1956, we have rich traditions – traditions of access and opportunity for students, of academic excellence, of groundbreaking research, of serving our communities.
USF is situated in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region, with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Together, our campuses serve more than 50,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist and professional degrees. Across our 13 colleges, undergraduates choose from more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations, from business and engineering to the arts and USF Health.
USF is the fastest-rising university in America, according to U.S. News and World Report’s (U.S. News) 2021 Best Colleges rankings. Over the past 10 years, USF has risen 78 spots among all universities and 54 spots among public universities, more than any other university in the country. This is the second consecutive year USF is among the top 50 public universities in the nation, according to U.S. News.
Type & Affiliation of School:Public College or University
Size and Mobility of School:XL (More than 20K) - Commuter
Actual Enrollment:49,600
Actual Enrollment - Undergraduate:38,047
Actual Enrollment - Graduate:11,553
Full Time Enrollment:39,184
Type of Enrollment - Population:Mostly traditional age (18-22 years old)
Predominant Racial Makeup:White non-Hispanic
Political Classification:Very Liberal
Athletic Association:National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - Division 1
Athletic Conference:American Athletic Conference (The American)
Mascot:Bulls
Size of City:Metropolitan (500K+ population without students)