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University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California 94117-1080

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Top graduate earnings — known for business

University of San Francisco is a private institution in San Francisco with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1313, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.7K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $89,812 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,495.

Established
1855
Motto
Traditional: Pro Urbe et Universitate For the City and University
Mascot
The Don, a Spanish nobleman
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division I
Division
Division I

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51%Acceptance
1313SAT Avg
5,697Students
12:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$89,812Earnings 10yr
$39,495Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of San Francisco Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1313

Reading & WritingMid: 645
610690
MathMid: 645
600700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

50.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1313

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$58,222
Room & Board$17,300
Books & Supplies$1,152
Total Cost of Attendance$76,421
Average Net Price$39,495
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$31,741
$30–48K$31,759
$48–75K$34,211
$75–110K$39,319
$110K+$48,576

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$39,495

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

43

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (109)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,697
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 23%
Black 8%
Hispanic 22%
Asian 26%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.1%
Freshman Retention80.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$69,951
8 Years$81,618
10 Years$89,812

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$69,900
Men
$81,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#109
Forbes
#165
Washington Monthly
#114

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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