University of South Florida Online

Highlights

• Some competency-based learning
• Offers bachelor degree-completion programs
• Distinguished faculty
• Provides credit for military training
• Hundreds of online courses

Overview

The University of South Florida (USF), a public space-grant university founded in 1956, is among the largest universities in the state with about 42,900 enrolled. A member of the State University System of Florida, USF is home to more than a dozen colleges offering hundreds of programs ranging from bachelor's to doctorates. The university is known for its world-class interdisciplinary research. Its distinguished faculty prepare students from around the world for a host of careers.

• Ranked #4 among The Best Online Colleges in Florida
• Ranked among The Best Online Colleges in the U.S. for 2019
• Ranked among The Best Online Colleges in the U.S. for 2018
• Ranked among The 50 Public Colleges with the Best Return on Investment
• Ranked among The Best Online Teaching Degrees

University of South Florida Online Degrees

University of South Florida's Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation

University of South Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition -- $202 in-state / $549 out-of-state
Graduate tuition -- $398 in-state / $823 out-of-state

Admissions and Transfer Info

University of South Florida admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

All of USF's online bachelor's degree programs are degree-completion programs.

Transfer applicants must have completed at least 67% of their credit hours and hold a minimum 2.3 GPA.

Applicants must submit official transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable.

Applicants with more than 102 transferable credits also must submit a personal statement.

Graduate program applicants must submit official transcripts from each institution of higher education they've attended, and standardized test scores, such as GRE, GMT, TOEFL and IELTS.

School Profile

• Accreditation: Regional (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges)
• Region: Southeast
• Retention Rate: 90%
• Requires SAT or ACT: Neither
• Public/Private: Public Nonprofit
• Acceptance Rate: 45%
• Graduation Rate: 71%
• Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $202 / $549
  Grad: $398 / $823
• Address: 4202 East Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620 USA

Other Statistics

• Student population: About 42,900
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 22 to 1
• Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 81%

Online Degrees at the University of South Florida

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Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Online Master’s Degree Programs

Online Doctorate Degree Programs

• Ph.D. in Career and Workforce Education

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