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University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California 94117-1080

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1313

Reading & WritingMid: 645
610690
MathMid: 645
600700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2631

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

11

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

4

Motor Vehicle Theft

5

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

11

Drug Arrests

9

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (109)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

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
10 Years$89,812

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#109
vs 2024
Forbes
#165
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#114
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

BaseballVolleyballBasketballBasketball programOlympic basketballSoccer

History & Fun Facts

  • History Anthony Maraschi Founded by the Jesuits in 1855 as St.
  • Anthony Maraschi was the college's founder and first president, a professor, the college's treasurer, and the first pastor of St.
  • Ignatius Academy received its charter to issue college degrees on April 30, 1859, from the State of California, signed by governor John B.
  • A new building was constructed in 1862 to replace the first frame building.
  • In June 1863, the university awarded its first Bachelor of Arts degree.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
2 mi(3 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
349 mi(605 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
460 mi(797 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SFO San Francisco11 mi
SJC San Jose40 mi
SMF Sacramento79 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2694 mi · ~77h 50m drive
New York, NY2567 mi · ~74h 9m drive
Hartford, CT2621 mi · ~75h 43m drive
Providence, RI2684 mi · ~77h 32m drive
Albany, NY2556 mi · ~73h 50m drive
Syracuse, NY2432 mi · ~70h 15m drive
Rochester, NY2358 mi · ~68h 7m drive
Buffalo, NY2296 mi · ~66h 20m drive
Philadelphia, PA2518 mi · ~72h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2262 mi · ~65h 21m drive
Harrisburg, PA2425 mi · ~70h 3m drive
Newark, NJ2558 mi · ~73h 54m drive
Washington, DC2436 mi · ~70h 22m drive
Baltimore, MD2453 mi · ~70h 52m drive
Atlanta, GA2137 mi · ~61h 44m drive
Charlotte, NC2299 mi · ~66h 25m drive
Raleigh, NC2406 mi · ~69h 30m drive
Miami, FL2593 mi · ~74h 55m drive
Orlando, FL2439 mi · ~70h 28m drive
Tampa, FL2398 mi · ~69h 17m drive
Nashville, TN1960 mi · ~56h 37m drive
New Orleans, LA1924 mi · ~55h 35m drive
Richmond, VA2438 mi · ~70h 26m drive
Chicago, IL1856 mi · ~53h 37m drive
Detroit, MI2089 mi · ~60h 21m drive
Minneapolis, MN1583 mi · ~45h 44m drive
St. Louis, MO1743 mi · ~50h 21m drive
Kansas City, MO1505 mi · ~43h 29m drive
Indianapolis, IN1946 mi · ~56h 13m drive
Columbus, OH2110 mi · ~60h 57m drive
Cleveland, OH2164 mi · ~62h 31m drive
Milwaukee, WI1840 mi · ~53h 9m drive
Dallas, TX1483 mi · ~42h 51m drive
Houston, TX1644 mi · ~47h 30m drive
Austin, TX1502 mi · ~43h 23m drive
San Antonio, TX1489 mi · ~43h 1m drive
Los Angeles, CA349 mi · ~10h 5m drive
San Francisco, CA2 mi · ~3 min drive
San Diego, CA460 mi · ~13h 17m drive
Seattle, WA679 mi · ~19h 37m drive
Portland, OR535 mi · ~15h 27m drive
Denver, CO949 mi · ~27h 25m drive
Phoenix, AZ655 mi · ~18h 55m drive
Salt Lake City, UT601 mi · ~17h 22m drive
Honolulu, HI2393 mi · ~69h 8m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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