Admission Information
Freshman Academic Requirements
While the competition to be admitted to USF is at an all-time high, the application process is simple. We look at each applicant individually, considering grades, rigor of curriculum and standardized test scores.
APPLY AS A FRESHMAN IF YOU ARE A:
- High school senior.
- High school student or graduate who has earned dual enrollment credit or an AA degree but has not completed more than 11 semester hours of college coursework after high school graduation.
- High school graduate who has never enrolled in college.
If you complete 12 or more credits of college coursework after high school graduation, you should apply for transfer admission.
USF Freshman Profile
Here鈥檚 the profile of our most recently admitted class:
| Term | Average GPA | Average SAT Score | Average ACT Score | Average CLT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 4.03-4.55 | 1260-1410 | 27-31 | 86-97 |
| Summer 2025 | 3.61-4.18 | 1110-1220 | 23-26 | 71-85 |
Fall is our most competitive term for USF admission. We will review Fall applicants
for all three terms (Fall, Summer, Spring) to determine the best start date for their
success at USF.
Requirements for Admission Consideration
If you think you have what it takes, read on to discover the requirements for admission consideration.
GPA Requirements
Applicants face heavy competition for a place in our freshman class. To determine if you are admissible to USF, we will recalculate your high school GPA based only on grades earned in high school in core academic subject areas, as well as specified AP and IB fine and performing arts courses. USF will add the following quality points for approved AP, IB, AICE, honors and dual enrollment courses, provided you earned a "C" or better.
| Course Type | Quality Point |
|---|---|
| Advanced Placement (AP) | 1.0 |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 1.0 |
| Dual Enrollment | 1.0 |
| AICE | 1.0 |
| Honors | 0.5 |
Taking weighted courses can have a positive impact on your recalculated GPA if you are reasonably successful in these advanced-level courses.
Test Requirements
USF requires freshman applicants to submit official results for at least one college entrance exam (SAT, ACT or CLT). Currently, USF does not require or consider the optional essay section of the SAT or ACT during the admission or scholarship review processes. Similarly, SAT subject tests are not considered for admission or placement.
USF's code for SAT is 5828 and for ACT is 0761. Please select OB体育官网 from the dropdown on CLT website.
In Fall 2024, mid-range test scores for admitted freshmen were:
- SAT: 1250-1400
- ACT: 27-31
- CLT: 81-91
Minimum Test Subsection Scores
USF requires freshman applicants to submit official results for at least one college entrance exam (SAT, ACT or CLT). To qualify for freshman admission, you must meet the following minimum subsection scores of the exam you choose to submit:
- SAT:
- 490 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (RW)
- 480 Math (M)
- ACT:
- 19 Reading (R)
- 17 English (E)
- 19 Math (M)
- CLT:
- 38 Verbal Reasoning + Grammar/Writing (V+W)
- 16 Quantitative Reasoning (Q)
Superscoring
USF considers your highest submitted section scores across all SAT, ACT or CLT test dates. We make final admission decisions using only your highest cumulative scores. Each time you submit test scores to USF, we will update your record with any new high scores. We strongly encourage you to submit your scores each time you take the SAT, ACT or CLT. Sending your scores each time you take a test allows us to consider you for all available enrollment-related opportunities 鈥� a huge benefit to you.
Testing Recommendations
Since the SAT, ACT and CLT measure college readiness through different means and formats, we strongly encourage you to take each exam once during spring of your junior year in high school to gain experience. You are likely to prefer 鈥� and even perform better 鈥� on one test over the others, so you can focus on preparing for that test during the fall of your senior year. You should not take any test more than three times because significant performance improvements are unlikely at that point. Exceptions are rare.
Dual Enrollment
Taking dual enrollment courses gives you a head start on meeting college graduation requirements. We require a minimum GPA of 2.50 (unweighted) in dual enrollment courses to be considered for (and maintain) an offer of admission to USF.
All high school students, including those earning an A.A. degree through Dual Enrollment, must submit a freshman (first-year) application to USF by the freshman deadline. Only students who have earned 12 or more credits post-high school graduation are considered transfer students.
If you have taken Dual Enrollment, USF will require an official transcript from each college or university you attended prior to starting at USF. We give additional consideration to applicants with a postsecondary GPA of 3.00 or higher because they have proven themselves capable of success in college-level coursework.
APPLYING WITH A.A. + HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA THROUGH DUAL ENROLLMENT
- Freshman Evaluation: Submit your test scores and STARS, including your intended A.A. degree, for evaluation as a freshman applicant. We will evaluate your application based on your GPA and test scores and you may qualify for admissions scholarships. If you intend to apply using your test scores and STARS, please visit our How to Apply page for instructions.
- A.A. + High School Diploma Evaluation: Submit for evaluation your official partial college transcript from the institution you are attending for dual enrollment. Your application will be evaluated based on intended completion of the A.A. degree, and you cannot qualify for admissions scholarships. This option is approved through the .
- Submit an
- Pay the $30 application fee.
- Submit the to the Office of Admissions with the subject line 鈥淔reshman FL AA Intent Form鈥�.
- Submit the official Florida College System or State University System from the institution you attended for dual enrollment.
Application Process:
- Apply to USF.
- After you apply, submit the