University of San Francisco

https://www.usfca.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$52,920

1.91% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$39,825

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.563%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

70.9%

22,372 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

10,034

77.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

75.6%

955 Graduates

About

University of San Francisco is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of San Francisco were Registered Nursing (233 degrees awarded), General Psychology (164 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (126 degrees).

In 2021, 3,524 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of San Francisco. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (977 degrees), 1.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (785 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of San Francisco is $52,920, which is $23,928 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of San Francisco is $52,920, which is $23,928 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $39,825.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending University of San Francisco received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$52,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of San Francisco was $52,920. The cost of tuition at University of San Francisco is $23,928 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$39,825

2021 Value

6.95%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of San Francisco had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $39,825. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of San Francisco grew by 6.95%.

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

$15,990

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of San Francisco was of $15,990 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.76% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. 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

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at University of San Francisco received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.66% with respect to 2020, when 82% 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.

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.

0.563%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of San Francisco was 0.563%, which represents 13 out of the 2309 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 received 22,372 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.17% annual growth. Out of those 22,372 applicants, 15,867 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.9% acceptance rate.

There were 10,034 students enrolled at University of San Francisco in 2021. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of San Francisco has an overall enrollment yield of 9.15%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

15,867

Accepted Out of 22,372

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of San Francisco was 70.9% (15,867 admissions from 22,372 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 70.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.17%, while admissions grew by 5.09%..

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

17%

Submission Percentage (2021)

251

Scores Submitted (2021)

17% of enrolled first-time students at University of San Francisco in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of San Francisco had a total enrollment of 10,034 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of San Francisco is 7,735 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,299. This means that 77.1% 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 26.7% White, 22.2% Asian, 21% Hispanic or Latino, 8.27% Two or More Races, 6.79% Black or African American, 0.488% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.13% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of San Francisco in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (17.4%), followed by White Female (15.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.4%) and Asian Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of San Francisco in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,034 students. The full-time enrollment at University of San Francisco is 7,735 and the part-time enrollment is 2,299. This means that 77.1% of students enrolled at University of San Francisco are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

86%

2021 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 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), 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 (2021)

White
2,684 enrolled students
Asian
2,227 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,110 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of San Francisco is 26.7% White, 22.2% Asian, 21% Hispanic or Latino, 8.27% Two or More Races, 6.79% Black or African American, 0.488% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.13% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 149 students (1.48%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,066 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 (977 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (785 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of San Francisco is Registered Nursing (233 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (164 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (126 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (146 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (153 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Architects, except landscape and naval

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 Architects, except landscape and naval (96,925 people), Other managers (77,157 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (51,577 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (31,002 people), and Physical therapists (29,740 people).

The most specialized majors at University of San Francisco in 2021 are Legal (146 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (153 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (31 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (32 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Media and communication workers, all other

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 Media and communication workers, all other, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of San Francisco are Legal (146 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (153 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (31 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (32 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

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 Architectural, engineering & related services (152,715 people), Elementary & secondary schools (116,857 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (81,779 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (75,936 people), and Construction (68,747 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
233 degrees awarded
General Psychology
164 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
126 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of San Francisco was Registered Nursing with 233 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

1,229

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,295

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,229 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Francisco, which is 0.536 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,295).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 115 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Francisco in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.16 times more than the 99 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 216 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Francisco in Registered Nursing, which is 4.32 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 66% 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, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of San Francisco is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.47% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
977 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
785 degrees awarded
Asian
683 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of San Francisco is white (977 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (785 degrees).

1.76% of degree recipients (62 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
645 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
543 degrees awarded
Asian Female
450 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of San Francisco is white female (645 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (543 degrees).

Operations

University of San Francisco has an endowment valued at nearly $582M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 179M (30.8%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of San Francisco had a total salary expenditure of 317M. University of San Francisco employs 160 Professors, 147 Associate professors and 118 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of San Francisco are Female Associate professor (89), Male Professor (88), and Female Assistant professor (80).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Francisco are: Management, with 310 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 200 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 102 employees.

Endowment

$582M

2021 Endowment

38.5%

growth from 2020

University of San Francisco has an endowment valued at about $582M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of San Francisco grew 38.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $194M 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

$15.6M - Federal
$300k - State
$612k - Local

As of 2021, University of San Francisco received $15.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $300k from state grants and contracts, and $612k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$167M

2021 Salaries

6.24%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of San Francisco paid a median of $167M in salaries, which represents 52.8% of their overall expenditure ($317M) and a 6.24% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$58.9M

Instructional Salaries

444

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of San Francisco paid a total of $58.9M to 444 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

160 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

310 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of San Francisco were Professor with 160 employees, Associate professor with 147 employees, and Assistant professor with 118 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Francisco were Management with 310 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 200 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 102 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of San Francisco was Female Associate professor with 89 employees, Male Professor with 88 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 80 employees.

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