USF Acceptance Rate: Class of 2030 (Latest)

The University of South Florida admitted 43.2% of applicants for the Class of 2028, reflecting a downward trend from higher acceptance rates a few years ago. Although Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, the massive jump to 68,576 applications for the most recent cycle shows how competitive this process has become.

USF Acceptance Rate: Class of 2028

Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. The most recent cycle with Common Data Set numbers is the Class of 2028, when USF admitted 29,621 of 68,576 applicants, an acceptance rate of 43.2%.[1] This page is updated as soon as the Class of 2030 figures are published.

USF Acceptance Rate by Year

Across the 7 cycles with official figures, the acceptance rate has risen from 42.7% (Class of 2022) to 43.2% (Class of 2028).[1]

Class	Applied	Admitted	Acceptance rate
2028	68,576	29,621	43.2%
2027	65,187	26,699	41.0%
2026	65,567	28,811	43.9%
2025	50,368	24,881	49.4%
2024	38,700	19,058	49.2%
2023	36,986	17,627	47.7%
2022	35,055	14,957	42.7%

Admitted Student Test Scores (Class of 2028)

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored:[1]

• SAT (combined mid-50%): 1130–1320 (EBRW 580–660, Math 550–660)
• ACT composite (mid-50%): 24–29

The combined SAT range is the sum of the two section ranges, not a true composite percentile.

USF Yield Rate

Of the 29,621 students admitted to the Class of 2028, 6,904 enrolled, a yield rate of 23.3%.[1] Yield is what the university is really managing when it sets an admit rate, so it moves the acceptance rate more than application volume does.

Class	Admitted	Enrolled	Yield
2028	29,621	6,904	23.3%
2027	26,699	5,803	21.7%
2026	28,811	6,773	23.5%
2025	24,881	6,251	25.1%
2024	19,058	5,705	29.9%
2023	17,627	5,113	29.0%
2022	14,957	4,423	29.6%

What to Expect for the Class of 2030

Over the three most recent official classes (2026–2028) the acceptance rate at USF has sat between 41.0%–43.9%.

That band is what the school has actually done recently, not a prediction. A single cycle can break it: a change to testing policy, a new direct-admission program, or a jump in application volume moves the rate more than any trend would.

What This Means for Your Application

• Anticipate large applicant pools: The university saw 68,576 applications for the Class of 2028 compared to just 35,055 for the Class of 2022.
• Target the middle percentiles: A competitive SAT score falls between 1130 and 1320 or an ACT composite between 24 and 29.
• Demonstrate genuine interest: With a recent yield rate of 23.3%, showing you truly want to attend might help you stand out among the crowded field.