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USF Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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International students can take the University of South Florida admissions in Spring, Summer, and Fall intakes. The University of South Florida application deadline for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants is given below:

Undergraduate deadline:

  • Spring: closed in Oct
  • Summer/ Fall: Nov 1, 2024
  • Scholarship Deadline: Jan 15, 2025

Graduate deadline:

  • Spring: Closed in Oct
  • Summer: Feb 15, 2025
  • Fall: Jun 1, 2025

University of South Florida Admissions 2025

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Q:   What are the University of South Florida MBA application deadlines for international students?

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The application deadline for the MBA course is given in the table below:

Intake

Application deadline

Spring Intake

Oct 15, 2024

Fall Intake 2025

Jun 01, 2025

Q:   What is the UG application deadline at University of South Florida?

A: 

The upcoming deadline for international students is given below:

Type of Deadline

Priority Application Deadline

Final Deadline

Spring 2025

Sep 01, 2024

Oct 15, 2024

Summer 2025

Nov 01, 2024

Mar 01, 2025

Fall 2025

Nov 01, 2024

Mar 01, 2025

University of South Florida MS Admissions 2025

43 courses 1 year - 30 months
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8.9L - 33.3L

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  • Accepting Exams: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, GRE

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Q:   What is the University of South Florida acceptance rate?

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As per the enrollment data for 2024 intake as released by the university, the University of South Florida acceptance rate is nearly 41%. Low acceptance rate makes it somewhat competitive to get selected into the university. Students can improve their chances of selection into the university by:

Having good grades

Better scores of eligibility exams

Having professional experience and detailed CV

University of South Florida Enrollment Statistics 2025

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University of South Florida Admissions 2024 FAQs

Q:   How much does USF charge to international students?

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The University of South Florida tuition fees for international students are given below:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS (43 courses)

INR 9 L - 33 L

MIM (11 courses)

INR 12 L - 23 L

MBA/PGDM (1 course)

INR 14 L

BE / BTech (13 courses)

INR 13 L - 15 L

BSc (24 courses)

INR 13 L - 15 L

BBA (16 courses)

INR 14 L

BA (27 courses)

INR 14 L

UG Certificate (12 courses)

INR 6 L - 9 L

BJMC (5 courses)

INR 14 L

B.Ed (6 courses)

INR 13 L - 14 L

Others UG (2 courses)

INR 14 L

BFA (3 courses)

INR 14 L

Cost of Living: The estimated USF cost of attendance for the 2022-23 academic year for international students is given below:

Particulars

UG Students

Graduate Students

Books and Supplies

USD 770 (Around INR 64,000)

USD 600 (Around INR 50,000)

Housing and Meals

USD 12,622 (Around INR 10.5 lakh)

USD 14,148 (Around INR 12 lakh)

Other personal expenses

USD 4,850 (Around INR 4 lakh)

USD 4,850

Health insurance

USD 3,062 (Around INR 2.5 lakh)

USD 3,062

Note: The above-given currency conversion rate is as per 1 USD = INR 83.12

Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

Q:   How much is the application fee for USF for international students?

A: 

The University of South Florida application fee for international students is USD 30 (Around INR 2,500). Along with the application fee, the applicants are required to submit the documents such as academic transcripts, official standardized test scores, English language proficiency test scores.

Note: The above-given currency conversion rate is as per 1 USD = INR 83.12

Q:   Does the University of South Florida give scholarships to international students?

A: 

Yes, USF offers scholarships to international students each year. International scholarships for 2023-24 details are given below:

Freshman Scholarships: For these scholarships, USF will automatically consider the applicants when they submit and complete the application for Summer or Fall 2024 by Jan 15, 2024. The eligibility of this scholarship is given below:

  • Academic records and residency status
  • No additional applications are required
  • Merit-based awards are limited, hence, students must apply by Jan 15 deadline

Students are notified about their award via postal mail and can track their award package via the OASIS student portal after USF releases the initial admission decisions.

Also Read: Scholarships to Study in USA

Q:   How to get admission to the University of South Florida for Indian students?

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The University of South Florida admission requirements for undergraduate and graduate courses are given below:

Undergraduate: The applicants taking admission to undergraduate courses must have met any of the following requirements: 

  • High school senior / high school graduate who never enrolled in college / high school student or graduate who earned dual enrollment credit or an AA degree but have not completed more than 11 semester hours of college coursework after high school graduation

Graduate

  • The applicants must have an equivalent of bachelor’s and / or graduate courses from a foreign institute
  • Minimum GPA of at least 3.0 is required

Besides meeting the above-given requirements, the applicants should meet the English language proficiency requirements.

Q:   Is it difficult to get into USF?

A: 

According to U.S. News & World Report, the University of South Florida acceptance rate is 44%. Looking at the acceptance rate, it can be said that USF is moderately selective at the time of admissions. In order to improve the chances of getting admission to USF, the applicants are required to have a strong academic background and meet all the admission and application requirements. The general University of South Florida admissions requirements are such that for admission to bachelor’s degree, the applicants are required to a high school graduate or high school senior or equivalent. In the case of graduate programs, the applicants are required to have a bachelor’s and / or graduate degrees from a foreign institute.

Q:   How long does it take to hear the application decision for admission to USF?

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The University approximately takes 6-8 weeks to make a decision from the file completion date. The admission officials at University of South Florida will post on your OASIS account to notify that a decision has been made. This notification is followed by a letter in the physical mail detailing what the student's decision is. 

Q:   Does USF require GRE?

A: 

The University of South Florida may ask for GRE for some of the courses. The applicants are required to submit GRE test scores earned within 5 years of the desired term of entry. The official GRE scores should be submitted to USF directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS), but, the applicants can submit unofficial copies of test scores to expedite the application processing. Also, note that any admission granted using unofficial scores shall not be finalized until the official scores from ETS have not been submitted to USF.

Q:   Does USF require IELTS?

A: 

Yes, international students seeking admission to the University of South Florida need IELTS or any other English language proficiency scores. The minimum scores required in these ELP tests are given below:

Tests

UG ELP Scores

Graduate ELP Scores

TOEFL

79

79

Duolingo

110

110

SAT

24 in Reading, 25 in Writing and Language

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ACT

17 in English, 19 in Reading

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IELTS

-

6.5

PTE

-

53

Q:   What GPA do you need to get into the University of South Florida?

A: 

The University of South Florida GPA requirements vary as per the course levels. The details for the same are given below:

  • International Freshman: As per the Fall student profile 2022, the average GPA of international applicants was 4.00 – 4.50. For the Summer student profile 2022, the average GPA was 3.62 – 4.12
  • Graduate: For admission to graduate courses of USF, the applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA of in either all completed undergraduate coursework / all completed graduate coursework

Also Read: Requirements to Study in USA for International Students 

Q:   What do I need for MS in Business Analytics and Information Systems at USF?

A: 

The University of South Florida MS BAIS admissions requirements are:

  • A 4-year’s bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • GMAT / GRE scores
  • Relevant work experience in Information Technology, Information Services, Business Analytics or related sectors
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • A completed information form that USF sends at the time of receiving of application

Q:   What do I need to apply to the University of South Florida?

A: 

The University of South Florida applicants can apply via USF admission portal for graduate courses. In the case of undergraduate students, the applicants can apply via Common App / USF Admission Portal. In case of graduate courses, apply through the designated USF admission portal. Given below are the steps to apply to USF:

Step 1: First of all, submit the USF application with proper documents

Step 2: Then, pay USF application fee

Step 3: Next, submit the official transcripts / mark sheets / grade reports / Diplomas or certificates, nationalized test scores, etc.

Step 4: Submit the official SAT / ACT scores for UG admission and GRE / GMAT for graduate admissions

Step 5: Also, submit English language proficiency scores. For undergraduate admission, TOEFL / Duolingo scores are accepted, whereas, for graduate admissions, IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo / PTE scores are accepted

Also Read: College / University Application Process for USA

Q:   How can I get into USF MBA?

A: 

The University of South Florida admissions requirements for an MBA course are given below:

Also Read: MBA in USA

Q:   Is USF a good school for MBA?

A: 

The University of South Florida’s MBA programme has been placed among the top 75 on the 2023-24 Best Business Schools national rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. MBA programme of USF has been placed at #73. This is the first time the programme has landed among the top 100 schools in the country. When it comes to the public universities, USF MBA programs ranks at No. 39 in the nation and No. 2 in the state. Furthermore, MBA programme of USF helps students develop analytical skills and creative abilities and promoted collaboration with experienced and diverse classmates.

Check more about University of South Florida Rankings from here

Q:   Does USF require GMAT for MBA?

A: 

Yes, USF requires GMAT for an MBA program. For the most recent classes, the average GMAT has been around 572 and the GRE average is around 308. Apart from GMAT scores, the applicants are required to have other application materials in order to submit the application such as academic transcripts, SOP, professional resume, recommendation letters, etc.

Also Read: A Complete Guide on MBA in USA for Indian Students 

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