University of San Francisco (122612)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$54,980

3.89% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$42,953

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

71.2%

23,103 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

9,688

78.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

74.4%

1,178 Graduates

About

University of San Francisco (122612) is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of San Francisco (122612) were Registered Nursing (247 degrees awarded), General Psychology (150 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (125 degrees).

In 2022, 3,309 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of San Francisco (122612). 64.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (926 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (743 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of San Francisco (122612) is $54,980, which is $24,830 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of San Francisco (122612) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2171 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of San Francisco (122612) is $54,980, which is $24,830 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $42,953.

In 2022, 88% of undergraduate students attending University of San Francisco (122612) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$54,980

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of San Francisco (122612) was $54,980. The cost of tuition at University of San Francisco (122612) is $24,830 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of San Francisco (122612) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$42,953

2022 Value

7.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of San Francisco (122612) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $42,953. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of San Francisco (122612) grew by 7.85%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of San Francisco (122612) (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

$16,140

Room and Board

$1,130

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of San Francisco (122612) was of $16,140 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.938% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,130. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 29.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of San Francisco (122612) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at University of San Francisco (122612) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 3.53% with respect to 2021, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of San Francisco (122612) (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of San Francisco (122612) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2171 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of San Francisco (122612) received 23,103 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 3.27% annual growth. Out of those 23,103 applicants, 16,444 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.2% acceptance rate.

There were 9,688 students enrolled at University of San Francisco (122612) in 2022. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of San Francisco (122612) has an overall enrollment yield of 9.46%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

16,444

Accepted Out of 23,103

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of San Francisco (122612) was 71.2% (16,444 admissions from 23,103 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 70.9%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 3.27%, while admissions grew by 3.64%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of San Francisco (122612) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2022)

269

Scores Submitted (2022)

17% of enrolled first-time students at University of San Francisco (122612) in 2022 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 (122612) had a total enrollment of 9,688 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of San Francisco (122612) is 7,597 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,091. This means that 78.4% of students enrolled at University of San Francisco (122612) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of San Francisco (122612), both undergraduate and graduate, is 26% White, 22% Asian, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.32% Two or More Races, 7.12% Black or African American, 0.351% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.206% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of San Francisco (122612) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (16.4%), followed by White Female (15.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.8%) and Asian Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of San Francisco (122612) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,688 students. The full-time enrollment at University of San Francisco (122612) is 7,597 and the part-time enrollment is 2,091. This means that 78.4% of students enrolled at University of San Francisco (122612) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.4% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of San Francisco (122612) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2022 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 (122612) was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of San Francisco (122612) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of San Francisco (122612) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,519 enrolled students
Asian
2,134 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,056 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of San Francisco (122612) is 26% White, 22% Asian, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.32% Two or More Races, 7.12% Black or African American, 0.351% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.206% 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 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% 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, 122 students (1.26%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 951 more women than men received degrees from University of San Francisco (122612). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of San Francisco (122612) is white (926 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (743 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of San Francisco (122612) is Registered Nursing (247 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (150 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (125 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of San Francisco (122612), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (177 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (163 degrees), and Psychology (326 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

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 (122612) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (440,102 people), Other managers (369,898 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (325,089 people), Postsecondary teachers (218,133 people), and Chief executives & legislators (160,322 people).

The most specialized majors at University of San Francisco (122612) in 2022 are Legal (177 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (163 degrees), Psychology (326 degrees), Social Sciences (247 degrees), and English (52 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (122612) are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of San Francisco (122612) are Legal (177 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (163 degrees), Psychology (326 degrees), Social Sciences (247 degrees), and English (52 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (122612) are Elementary & secondary schools (853,060 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (524,180 people), Legal services (372,361 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (359,759 people), and Computer Systems Design (274,899 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 (122612).

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
247 degrees awarded
General Psychology
150 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
125 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of San Francisco (122612) was Registered Nursing with 247 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of San Francisco (122612) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,179

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

2,130

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,179 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Francisco (122612), which is 0.554 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,130).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of San Francisco (122612) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 114 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Francisco (122612) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.37 times more than the 83 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 267 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Francisco (122612) in Registered Nursing, which is 3.38 times more than the 79 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 63% of students graduating from University of San Francisco (122612) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of San Francisco (122612) is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 2.12% of graduates (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
926 degrees awarded
Asian
743 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
690 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of San Francisco (122612) is white (926 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (743 degrees).

1.18% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
602 degrees awarded
Asian Female
488 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
486 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of San Francisco (122612) is white female (602 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (488 degrees).

Operations

University of San Francisco (122612) has an endowment valued at nearly $503M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −72.9M (−14.5%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, University of San Francisco (122612) had a total salary expenditure of 393M. University of San Francisco (122612) employs 165 Professors, 143 Associate professors and 122 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of San Francisco (122612) are Male Professor (90), Female Associate professor (84), and Female Professor (75).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Francisco (122612) are: Management, with 308 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 220 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 106 employees.

Endowment

$503M

2022 Endowment

13.6%

decline from 2021

University of San Francisco (122612) has an endowment valued at about $503M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of University of San Francisco (122612) declined 13.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $130M 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 (122612) (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

$24M - Federal
$383k - State
$521k - Local

As of 2022, University of San Francisco (122612) received $24M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $383k from state grants and contracts, and $521k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$177M

2022 Salaries

5.95%

growth from 2021

In 2022, University of San Francisco (122612) paid a median of $177M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($393M) and a 5.95% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.24% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.905% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$60.8M

Instructional Salaries

445

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of San Francisco (122612) paid a total of $60.8M to 445 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

165 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

308 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of San Francisco (122612) were Professor with 165 employees, Associate professor with 143 employees, and Assistant professor with 122 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Francisco (122612) were Management with 308 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 220 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 106 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of San Francisco (122612) was Male Professor with 90 employees, Female Associate professor with 84 employees, and Female Professor with 75 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of San Francisco (122612).

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