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University of South Florida admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 43%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1130-1320
- ACT (middle 50%): 24-29
University of South Florida is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into University of South Florida
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1320 or an ACT around 29 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University of South Florida a stronger bet. Below 1130, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University of South Florida a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of South Florida's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of South Florida with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of South Florida?
University of South Florida has a 43% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University of South Florida?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of South Florida scored 1130-1320 on the SAT. Scoring above 1320 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1130 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into University of South Florida?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of South Florida scored 24-29 on the ACT. Above 29 is strong, below 24 is below the typical admit.
Is University of South Florida a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of South Florida's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.