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University of San Francisco (USF)
- 2130 Fulton St
- San Francisco, CA 94117
- OPEID College Code: 00132500
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- General Phone: (415) 422-5555
- President: Stephen a Privett, S.j.
- Website: www.usfca.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 8,714
- College Alias: USF
- College Mascot: Dons
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- The core mission of the University is to promote learning in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others.
The University will distinguish itself as a diverse, socially responsible learning community of high quality scholarship and academic rigor sustained by a faith that does justice. The University will draw from the cultural, intellectual and economic resources of the San Francisco Bay Area and its location on the Pacific Rim to enrich and strengthen its educational programs.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - USF Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,639 | 5,057 | 7,696 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,664 (63%) | 3,473 (69%) | 5,137 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 373 (22%) | 681 (20%) | 1,054 (21%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 956 | 91% |
| ACT ® Exam | 312 | 30% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 502 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | 510 | 610 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 66%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 20% | 15% | 53% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,918 | $6,509 | $9,310 | $16,698 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Number in Default | 40 | 29 | 24 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,364 | 2,233 | 1,737 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $31,180 | $28,760 | $26,680 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $31,180 | $28,760 | $26,680 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,730 | $10,140 | $10,240 |
| Other Expenses | $3,260 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $46,120 | $43,000 | $41,020 |
| Out of State | $46,120 | $43,000 | $41,020 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $32,130 | $29,660 | $27,580 |
| Out of State | $32,130 | $29,660 | $27,580 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $32,130 | $29,660 | $27,580 |
| Out of State | $32,130 | $29,660 | $27,580 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $33,870 | $33,870 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,714 Undergraduate: 5,400 Graduate: 2,595 Professional: 719
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,323 Female: 5,391
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,008 Female: 3,392
- Graduate Gender Male: 968 Female: 1,627
- Professional Gender Male: 347 Female: 372
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,837 Part-Time: 877
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,174 Part-Time: 226
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,102 Part-Time: 493
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 561 Part-Time: 158
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 754 | 9% |
| American Indian | 80 | 0.9% |
| Black | 475 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,696 | 19% |
| Hispanic | 1,053 | 12% |
| White | 3,450 | 40% |
| Unknown | 1,206 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 108 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,940 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,905 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,454 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,424 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 692 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 437 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 496 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 251 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 3 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,866 | 1,100 | 766 |
| Faculty Status | 911 | 385 | 526 |
| Tenured Faculty | 243 | 243 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 897 | 371 | 526 |
| Primarily Instruction | 526 | - | 526 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 66 | 66 | - |
| Other Professionals | 571 | 430 | 141 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 332 | 233 | 99 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 199 | 173 | 26 |
| Skilled Crafts | 25 | 25 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 57 | 20 | 37 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,640 (371) | $100,706 (202) | $87,390 (169) |
| Professor | $122,252 (130) | $124,818 (86) | $117,235 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $87,748 (112) | $90,263 (61) | $84,740 (51) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,525 (109) | $75,104 (51) | $74,015 (58) |
| Instructor | $63,387 (20) | $67,955 (4) | $62,245 (16) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,640 (371) | $100,706 (202) | $87,390 (169) |
| Professor | $122,252 (130) | $124,818 (86) | $117,235 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $87,748 (112) | $90,263 (61) | $84,740 (51) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,525 (109) | $75,104 (51) | $74,015 (58) |
| Instructor | $63,387 (20) | $67,955 (4) | $62,245 (16) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,232,307 | $1,906,870 | $2,325,437 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 45% | 55% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 223 | 132 | 91 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 223 | 132 | 91 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 47 | 24 | 23 |
| Golf | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Soccer | 65 | 38 | 27 |
| Tennis | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $78,418 | $70,560 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $44,423 | $43,504 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 65% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 58% |
| Female | 68% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 48% |
| American Indian | 71% |
| Black | 66% |
| Asian | 73% |
| Hispanic | 66% |
| White | 62% |
| Unknown | 66% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 49% |
| 5 Years | 63% |
| 6 Years | 65% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 68 | 67 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 17 | 33 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
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