The University of Tampa
Tampa, Florida · Private
The University of Tampa admitted 41% of 35,353 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 62% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
The University of Tampa’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $40, and The University of Tampa accepts the Common App fee waiver. The University of Tampa asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check The University of Tampa’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $51,730 a year. After grants, students paid $35,975 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate?
The University of Tampa admitted 41% of applicants: 14,469 of 35,353 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is The University of Tampa’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is The University of Tampa’s application fee?
The application fee is $40 for 2026–27, and The University of Tampa accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does The University of Tampa require?
Besides the application and transcript, The University of Tampa asks for the Common App personal essay.
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