Quantitative Economics and Econometrics B.S. 

at University of South Florida, Tampa

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

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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.

Some of the factors that make the University of South Florida a good university for international students. These are:

• USF is one of the most diverse campuses in the US as more than 5,000 international students from over 145 countries call the university their home
• USF offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs. In short, a wide range of programs are available
• Also, USF offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the US
• Students can also take part in the recreational activities. Over 70 intramural and club sport options are available
• Career services are also offered to students such as career coaching, internships, resume and cover letter preparation, networking and interview skills, etc.

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.

Univ of South Florida might take few weeks or months to go through entire application process. Typically, university takes 4-6 weeks to process application but this heavily depends on the completion of the applications submitted. Hence, it is important for applicants to make sure to submit all admission requirements.

The University of South Florida mainly accepts students in three main intakes which includes: Spring (January), Summer (May) and Fall (August/September) for all undergraduate and postgraduate programs including MBA. Fall is considered as the primary intake conducted by the university with the largest number of programs available for all levels. The next big intake is Spring followed by Summer. Applicants must be well prepared before starting the application process so as to carefully follow the steps throughout and avoid complications.

The University of South Florida expects a minimum GRE score of 153 (verbal) from international students. Students must prefer to submit it to create a positive impact on their resumes. In addition, students must fulfill the basic eligibility by having a bachelor's degree from a recognised institute and submit the requirements including GPA scores, resume/ CV, unofficial transcripts from all previously attended institutions, English language proficiency scores, and SOP for all master programs.

Yes, USF offers scholarships to international students each year. International scholarships for 2025-26 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 2026 by Jan 15, 2026 (tentative). 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.

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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

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: