About University of San Francisco

University of San Francisco

:round_pushpin: San Francisco, CA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 62%

University of San Francisco is a private university in San Francisco, California. University of San Francisco was founded in 1855 and enrolls 10,564 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 10,564
Campus Setting city
Admission rate 62%
Tuition and fees
In State $58,222
Out-of-State $58,222
Paying For College

See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to University of San Francisco, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 610 650 700
SAT Math 580 640 690
ACT Composite 25 28 30
ACT English 26 28 33
ACT Math 24 26 28
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending University of San Francisco.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $57,670 $57,670
Fees $552 $552
Room and Board $17,300 $17,300
Books $1,152 $1,152
Total (Before Financial Aid): $76,674 $76,674

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 258 0 8
Counseling Psychology 176 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist 140
Business Administration and Management, General 65 63
Psychology, General 125
Law 119
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 16 83
Computer Science 56 37
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 84
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 76 4
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 79
Public Health, General 0 73
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 26 46
Finance, General 70
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 40 26
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 65
Education, General 55
Tax Law/Taxation 50
Environmental Studies 26 22
Political Science and Government, General 46
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 42
Public Administration 1 38
Sociology, General 36
Architecture 35
Mass Communication/Media Studies 33
International Relations and Affairs 31
Accounting 31
Creative Writing 30
Management Science 30
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 28 0
English Language and Literature, General 28
Biotechnology 28
Clinical Psychology 14 13
Information Technology 27
Design and Visual Communications, General 24
Business Analytics 24
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 15 8
Multicultural Education 5 16
Environmental Science 21
International Business/Trade/Commerce 19
Advertising 18
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 18
Museology/Museum Studies 18
Chemistry, General 13 4
Medical Informatics 16
History, General 16
Human Resources Development 15
Urban Education and Leadership 14
International/Globalization Studies 14
Demography and Population Studies 13
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 13
Asian Studies/Civilization 3 10
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 12
Energy Systems Technology/Technician 11
Philosophy 11
Special Education and Teaching, General 9 1
Urban Studies/Affairs 1 9
Visual and Performing Arts, General 10
Physics, General 10
Engineering, General 9
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 9
Fine/Studio Arts, General 8 1
Mathematics, General 8
Curriculum and Instruction 8
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 2 5
Reading Teacher Education 7
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 6
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General 6
Area Studies, Other 5
Educational/Instructional Technology 5
Japanese Language and Literature 4
Programs for Foreign Lawyers 2
Organizational Behavior Studies 2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
Theology/Theological Studies 2
Human Services, General 2
French Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 1
Management Information Systems, General 1
Latin American Studies 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release

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