University of San Francisco

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$59,950

3.95% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$45,443

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

61.7%

24,888 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

8,913

79.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

70.1%

1,079 Graduates

About

University of San Francisco is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of San Francisco were Registered Nursing (258 degrees awarded), General Psychology (125 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (76 degrees).

In 2024, 2,876 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of San Francisco. 64.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (734 degrees), 1.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (628 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of San Francisco is $59,950, which is $28,030 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of San Francisco is $59,950, which is $28,030 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $45,443.

In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending University of San Francisco received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$59,950

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of San Francisco was $59,950. The cost of tuition at University of San Francisco is $28,030 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of San Francisco (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$45,443

2024 Value

3.04%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of San Francisco had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $45,443. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of San Francisco grew by 3.04%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of San Francisco (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,768

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of San Francisco was of $17,768 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.36% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of San Francisco (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at University of San Francisco received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.12% with respect to 2023, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of San Francisco (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of San Francisco received 24,888 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.19% annual growth. Out of those 24,888 applicants, 15,358 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.7% acceptance rate.

There were 8,913 students enrolled at University of San Francisco in 2024. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of San Francisco has an overall enrollment yield of 5.99%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

15,358

Accepted Out of 24,888

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of San Francisco was 61.7% (15,358 admissions from 24,888 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 50.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 3.19%, while admissions grew by 17.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of San Francisco (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2024)

114

Scores Submitted (2024)

12% of enrolled first-time students at University of San Francisco in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of San Francisco had a total enrollment of 8,913 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of San Francisco is 7,065 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,848. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at University of San Francisco are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of San Francisco, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25.6% White, 22.5% Asian, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.83% Two or More Races, 7.49% Black or African American, 0.292% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.18% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of San Francisco in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (16.6%), followed by White Female (15.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (16.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.4%) and Asian Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of San Francisco in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,913 students. The full-time enrollment at University of San Francisco is 7,065 and the part-time enrollment is 1,848. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at University of San Francisco are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of San Francisco (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of San Francisco was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of San Francisco had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of San Francisco (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,286 enrolled students
Asian
2,007 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,976 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of San Francisco is 25.6% White, 22.5% Asian, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.83% Two or More Races, 7.49% Black or African American, 0.292% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.18% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 170 students (1.91%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 842 more women than men received degrees from University of San Francisco. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of San Francisco is white (734 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (628 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of San Francisco is Registered Nursing (258 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (125 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (76 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of San Francisco, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (177 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (69 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (35 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of San Francisco are Other managers (171,118 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (154,617 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (111,255 people), Social workers, all other (93,964 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (81,542 people).

The most specialized majors at University of San Francisco in 2024 are Legal (177 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (69 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (35 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (121 degrees), and Psychology (329 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of San Francisco are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of San Francisco are Legal (177 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (69 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (35 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (121 degrees), and Psychology (329 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of San Francisco are Elementary & secondary schools (469,662 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (262,104 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (244,957 people), Outpatient care centers (214,446 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (178,037 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of San Francisco.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
258 degrees awarded
General Psychology
125 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
76 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of San Francisco was Registered Nursing with 258 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of San Francisco according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,017

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,859

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,017 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Francisco, which is 0.547 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,859).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of San Francisco by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Francisco in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 211 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Francisco in Registered Nursing, which is 3.84 times more than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 67% of students graduating from University of San Francisco completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (84.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of San Francisco is Female and Asian (84.6% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.3% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
734 degrees awarded
Asian
628 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
567 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of San Francisco is white (734 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (628 degrees).

0.348% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
861 degrees awarded
White Female
801 degrees awarded
White Female
795 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of San Francisco is white female (861 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (801 degrees).

Operations

University of San Francisco has an endowment valued at nearly $569M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 77.3M (13.6%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of San Francisco had a total salary expenditure of 431M. University of San Francisco employs 177 Professors, 146 Associate professors and 101 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of San Francisco are Female Associate professor (90), Male Professor (90), and Female Professor (87).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Francisco are: Management, with 313 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 228 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 115 employees.

Endowment

$569M

2024 Endowment

11.6%

growth from 2023

University of San Francisco has an endowment valued at about $569M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of San Francisco grew 11.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $317M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of San Francisco (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.63M - Federal
$1.05M - State
$537k - Local

As of 2024, University of San Francisco received $6.63M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.05M from state grants and contracts, and $537k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$190M

2024 Salaries

4.77%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of San Francisco paid a median of $190M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($431M) and a 4.77% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.41% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.95% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$65.8M

Instructional Salaries

437

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of San Francisco paid a total of $65.8M to 437 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Francisco were Management with 313 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 228 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 115 employees.

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