California

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1855Large citySEVP certified
University of San Francisco campus
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About

The University of San Francisco (USF) is a private Jesuit university in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1855, it has nearly 9,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in 59 major programs. In addition to its main campus in the Golden Gate area, it has satellite campuses in downtown San Francisco, Orange County, Sacramento, San Jose, and Santa Rosa.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$62,462
Estimated total for international students
US$81,835
Net price calculatorusfca.edu (opens in a new tab)

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
5,287
Graduate students
3,592
International undergraduates
9%
Students per teacher
11 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
62%
SAT
Reading and writing 610–700 · Maths 580–690
ACT
25–30

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$94,613

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (107)

Bachelor's degrees45 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesArchitectureArea StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceData AnalyticsData ProcessingDesign and Applied ArtsEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, GeneralPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTheological and Ministerial StudiesUrban Studies/AffairsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees37 subjects
Area StudiesBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiology, GeneralBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData ProcessingDemographyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFine and Studio ArtsHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInternational/Globalization StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMedical Illustration and InformaticsMuseology/Museum StudiesNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUrban Studies/Affairs
Doctoral degrees9 subjects
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionLawMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)5 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyLawMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and Teaching
Post-baccalaureate certificates5 subjects
Data ProcessingEducational/Instructional Media DesignIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Graduate certificates6 subjects
Area StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.