University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · Large city

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Acceptance rate
61.7%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$41,431
Sticker price $80,141
Graduation rate
70%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$89,812
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
61.7%
Applicants (fall 2023)
25,709
Admitted (fall 2023)
13,052
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,124
Yield (admitted who enroll)
8.6%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
51%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
49%
SAT reading, middle 50%
610–700
SAT math, middle 50%
580–690
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
15% / 6%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$31,537
Family income $30–48k$33,207
Family income $48–75k$34,315
Family income $75–110k$38,933
Family income $110k+$52,497
Full sticker price (per year)
$80,141
Tuition & fees – in-state
$60,492
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$60,492
Median debt at graduation
$23,000
Students with federal loans
47%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
70%
Freshmen who return for year 2
84%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$59,470
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$89,812

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
5,287
Graduate students
3,592
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
65%
Students receiving Pell grants
28%
Full-time faculty
40%

Undergraduate diversity

Asian27%
White22%
Hispanic22%
Two or more10%
International9.1%
Black8.1%
Unknown0.5%
Pacific Islander0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing18%
Health Professions16%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences11%
Communication & Journalism7.3%
Computer & Information Sciences6.8%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences4.7%
Visual & Performing Arts4.7%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J.
Main phone
(415) 422-5555
Address
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117-1080

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.