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University of San Francisco
Most applicants get into University of San Francisco — 61.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of San Francisco sits in San Francisco proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $150,341 four years out. Faculty pay averages $178,320 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 5,287 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1210 and 1390 — below the CA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of San Francisco's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1210–1390 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of San Francisco's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 610 | 650 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 650 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of San Francisco received 25,709 applications and admitted 13,052 (50.8%), with 1,124 enrolling.
How University of San Francisco compares
| University of San Francisco | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 61.7% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $60,492 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $89,812 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of San Francisco student earns $89,812 — 39% above the California median of $64,778 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
University of San Francisco lists tuition at $60,492 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of San Francisco's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $60,492 as the ceiling, not the bill.
University of San Francisco enrolls 5,287 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of San Francisco's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
70.1% of University of San Francisco students finish a bachelor's within six years — 15.2 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $60,492 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of San Francisco
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $150,341 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $143,356 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $104,390 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $103,605 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,973 |
| Economics | $93,712 |
| Marketing | $91,815 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $81,285 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $77,757 |
| International Business | $77,060 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,263 |
| Biology, General | $69,440 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $68,592 |
| Psychology, General | $65,071 |
| Sociology | $61,883 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $59,387 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $53,369 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $49,788 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $49,684 |
Median earnings for these 19 University of San Francisco programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $89,812 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 26 additional University of San Francisco programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of San Francisco?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1210–1390 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 61.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of San Francisco's acceptance rate?
50.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 13,052 admitted from 25,709 applicants.
How much does University of San Francisco cost?
At University of San Francisco, published tuition is $60,492 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of San Francisco's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of San Francisco graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $89,812 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in California
- San Jose State University — 84.6% admitted
- University of Redlands — 82.7% admitted
- Vanguard University of Southern California — 62.4% admitted
- Point Loma Nazarene University — 83.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.