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The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida 33606-1490

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The University of Tampa is a private institution in Tampa with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A large campus of 10.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,436 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,634.

Established
1931
Motto
Esse quam videri
Mascot
Spartacus
Type
Private university
Conference
baseball
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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41%Acceptance
SAT Avg
10,093Students
17:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$59,436Earnings 10yr
$35,634Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of Tampa Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate40.9%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

40.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,424
Room & Board$12,676
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$49,841
Average Net Price$35,634
Median Debt at Graduation$24,211
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$30,631
$30–48K$29,966
$48–75K$33,645
$75–110K$33,835
$110K+$37,275

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,634

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

78

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (72)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
10,093
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 3%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.9%
Freshman Retention80.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,397
8 Years$54,511
10 Years$59,436

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,100
Men
$62,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

115High

Estimated from FL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Tampapop. 390K
0 mi(0 min)
Orlandopop. 310K
78 mi(135 min)
Miamipop. 440K
206 mi(357 min)

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