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University of South Florida

Also known as: University of South Florida, USF, USF Tampa, South Florida Bulls

Public school in Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Founded in 1956, USF enrolls nearly 49,000 students across three campuses – Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee – offering over 200 degree programs through fourteen colleges . Classified as an R1: Doctoral University – Very High Research Activity and a member of the Association of American Universities, USF demonstrates a strong commitment to groundbreaking research . The university’s 1,931‑acre urban campus in Tampa features modern facilities such as the USF Contemporary Art Museum and the Science, Math, and Research Technology (SMART) Lab . USF’s diverse student body represents all fifty states and over 145 countries, highlighting its global reach and inclusive community .

public research

AAU member

urban campus

diverse student body

SAT Scores are required

This university has a test-required policy.

All first‑time‑in‑college freshman applicants must submit official SAT or ACT scores by the application deadline; USF superscores section scores across all test dates and requires minimum subsection scores of 490 Evidence‑Based Reading and Writing and 480 Math for the SAT, or corresponding ACT subscores .

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

More SAT Admissions Info for Universities in Florida

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, land‑grant historically Black university in Tallahassee, Florida, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a public research university in Boca Raton, Florida, and a member of the State University System of Florida.

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Fort Myers, Florida, emphasizing environmental sustainability and STEM education.

Florida International University

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university in Miami, Florida, and a leading institution in international and community engagement.

Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, Florida, United States of America

Florida Polytechnic University (Florida Poly) is Florida’s only public polytechnic university, specializing in STEM education and applied research.

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

Florida State University (FSU) is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, and a senior member of the State University System of Florida.

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