University of South Florida - Saint Petersburg St. Petersburg, FL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W USF Saint Petersburg is a public, co-ed institution and part of the University of South Florida college system. The campus is located in St. Petersburg, about 25 miles southwest of Tampa. Web Site www.stpt.usf.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 4,203 Women 2,624 (62.4%) Men 1,579 (37.6%) Graduate Students 601 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 532 average 490-580 range of middle 50% 554 average 500-600 range of middle 50% 24 average 22-27 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $21,929 Out-of-state: $32,843 Tuition and Fees In-state: $5,821 Out-of-state: $16,735 Room and Board $10,808 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 158 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 9% of classes 10-19 students: 17% of classes 20-29 students: 38% of classes 30-39 students: 18% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE St. Petersburg Population 249,688 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Tampa Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 65% of freshmen, 18% of all students Bull STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 70.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.7% Asian 7.9% Black/African-American 16.2% Hispanic/Latino 4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 65.7% White 2.1% Unknown 0.7% from 28 countries Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 19.5%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 2 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Writing component required SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 140 Seventh Ave S. City, State, Zip St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone (727) 873-4142 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@usfsp.edu Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 Student can defer admission Transfer applications not accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Not accepted Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 464 admitted students enrolled 248 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 532 average 490-580 range of middle 50% 554 average 500-600 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 42% 3.50-3.74 17% 3.25-3.49 17% 3.00-3.24 14% 2.50-2.99 10% 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below 24 average 22-27 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 9% Top quarter: 29% Top half: 54% Bottom half: 46% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $21,929 Out-of-state: $32,843 Tuition and Fees In-state: $5,821 Out-of-state: $16,735 Room and Board $10,808 Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $4,100 Payment Plans APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Forms Required FAFSA Cost to File Free PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available None Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Anthropology Art/Art Studies, General Business/Managerial Economics Criminology English Language and Literature, General Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Environmental Science Finance, General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General History, General Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Social Sciences, General Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Social sciences, Psychology None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 158 Part-Time Faculty 143 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 80% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 9% of classes 10-19 students: 17% of classes 20-29 students: 38% of classes 30-39 students: 18% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 48% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 47% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 918,040 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 125 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Liberal Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Computer Art and Design Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Elementary Education English Education Environmental Management and Policy Environmental Sciences Journalism Liberal Studies Mathematics Education Media Studies Middle School Education Psychology--General Reading Education Science Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING St. Petersburg Population Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather 249,688 Tampa 48 acres Temperature 50 average low in January, 89.5 average high in September Rain 127 rainy day(s) per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 25 mile(s) from campus in Tampa 8 mile(s) from campus in St. Petersburg 10 mile(s) from campus in St. Petersburg HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms, disabled student housing Students in College Housing 65% of freshmen, 18% of all students Housing Requirements Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 82% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Bull Green and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports sailing baseball Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, sailing, soccer, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, dance, radio station, student government, student newspaper Sororities Fraternities ROTC Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 4,203 Women 2,624 (62.4%) Men 1,579 (37.6%) Full-Time Undergraduates 2,735 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 601 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.7% Asian 7.9% Black/African-American 16.2% Hispanic/Latino 4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 65.7% White 2.1% Unknown 0.7% from 28 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 70.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years 37.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 19.5% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018