The University of San Francisco (USF) was founded in 1855 by a group of Italian-born priests, led by Father Anthony Maraschi. The university was originally known as St. Ignatius Academy and was the first school to be established in the city of San Francisco. USF began as a one-room schoolhouse, with just five students and two teachers. Over the years, USF grew steadily and added new courses and programs. In 1859, USF became a chartered university and began offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. By the turn of the century, USF had become an important center for Catholic education in California.
In 1912, USF moved to its current location on Lone Mountain overlooking downtown San Francisco. This move enabled the university to expand its campus and add additional academic programs such as law, dentistry, nursing, business administration, education, engineering and more. In addition to academics, USF also developed several student organizations such as fraternities and sororities which are still active today. Throughout its history USF has been recognized for its commitment to social justice and service learning opportunities for students which have helped shape the character of both our city and our country over time. Check LOCALCOLLEGEEXPLORER.COM for a list of colleges and universities in Mississippi.
University of San Francisco, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of University of San Francisco. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about University of San Francisco, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
The University of San Francisco is an incredibly competitive school, with a selectivity rate of just over 50%. The average GPA for incoming freshman is 3.7, and the average SAT score is 1240. Over 85% of applicants are accepted, though this varies by program. For example, the School of Nursing has a much lower acceptance rate than the College of Arts and Sciences. The Class of 2023 had the highest number of applications ever received at USF, with over 20,000 applications submitted. USF also offers a variety of merit-based scholarships that recognize academic excellence and leadership potential in applicants. In addition to these scholarships, there are also grants available for low-income students who demonstrate financial need. USF prides itself on its diverse student body and welcomes students from all backgrounds. Over 40% of enrolled students identify as Hispanic or Latino/a or African American/Black, with an additional 10% identifying as Asian American/Pacific Islander or multiracial/ethnicity. The university also provides many resources to support its students such as tutoring services and career counseling.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 68% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | 73% |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 66% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 9,178 |
| Female applicants | 5,854 |
| Male applicants | 3,324 |
| Applicants accepted | 6,213 |
| Female applicants accepted | 4,017 |
| Male applicants accepted | 2,196 |
| Freshman enrollment | 1,176 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 751 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 425 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | 2,088 |
| Early action applicants accepted | 1,514 |
| Early action applicants enrolled | 269 |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | 23% |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | Yes |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 23% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 95% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.5 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 3.2-3.8 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 84% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 554 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 500-610 |
| SAT Math average score | 562 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 510-610 |
| SAT Writing average score | 582 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 510-610 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 43% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 24 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 22-27 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |