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University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$69,951

Acceptance Rate

51%

Graduation Rate

73%

Annual Tuition

$58,222

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of San Francisco earn a median of $89,812 ten years after entry — 66% above the national median. Acceptance rate 50.8%, average SAT score 1295, in-state tuition $58,222.

At a Glance

Total Students

5,697

Retention Rate

80%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

47%

Median Debt

$23,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,295

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

610–700

SAT Math (middle 50%)

580–690

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

25–30

Institution Overview

The University of San Francisco is a private, non-profit institution with 5,697 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 50.8% and a graduation rate of 72.8%. The retention rate is 80.1%. The average in-state tuition is $58,222.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $59,470. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $69,951, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $89,812. The median debt for graduates is $23,000, and 47.3% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$59k

1 YEAR

$70k

5 YEARS

$90k

10 YEARS

Top 7% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of San Francisco alumni earn a median salary of $59,470. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $69,951. Ten years after graduation, the median salary reaches $89,812. The median debt for graduates is $23,000. Nearly half of the students, 47.3%, receive financial aid.

The University of San Francisco has a student body of 5,697 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 50.8% and a graduation rate of 72.8%. The retention rate is 80.1%. The in-state tuition is $58,222.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 430 / yr
Median Salary $155,566

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 237 / yr
Median Salary $98,785

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 150 / yr
Median Salary $46,187

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 143 / yr
Median Salary $65,358

Psychology, General

Graduates 134 / yr
Median Salary $36,734

Law

Graduates 126 / yr
Median Salary $75,635

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 121 / yr
Median Salary $39,000

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

Graduates 118 / yr
Median Salary $63,405

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 111 / yr
Median Salary $64,972

Education, General

Graduates 106 / yr
Median Salary $62,201

Marketing

Graduates 101 / yr
Median Salary $44,891

Public Health

Graduates 86 / yr
Median Salary $72,965

Biology, General

Graduates 81 / yr
Median Salary $38,423

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Graduates 77 / yr
Median Salary $69,495

Economics

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $58,046

Public Administration

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $87,976

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $62,903

International Business

Graduates 57 / yr
Median Salary $57,780

International Relations and National Security Studies

Graduates 57 / yr
Median Salary $36,669

Sociology

Graduates 55 / yr
Median Salary $36,183

Political Science and Government

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $40,056

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 49 / yr
Median Salary $72,588

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 43 / yr
Median Salary $127,715

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $32,070

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Campus Location

San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA 94117-1080

University of San Francisco is located in San Francisco, California. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of San Francisco has an acceptance rate of 50.8%.