University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California · Private
University of San Francisco admitted 62% of 24,888 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1200–1380 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 71% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of San Francisco
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Application deadlines
University of San Francisco’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $70, and University of San Francisco accepts the Common App fee waiver. University of San Francisco asks for the Common App personal essay and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of San Francisco’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 49% (42 of 85), compared with 62% for all applicants.
University of San Francisco offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
1,327 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 768 took it, and 364 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How University of San Francisco rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Character
- Volunteering
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.62 GPA. 44% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $81,426 a year. After grants, students paid $44,104 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is University of San Francisco’s acceptance rate?
University of San Francisco admitted 62% of applicants: 15,358 of 24,888 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is University of San Francisco’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of San Francisco?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1200 to 1380, with a median around 1300. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of San Francisco’s application fee?
The application fee is $70 for 2026–27, and University of San Francisco accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does University of San Francisco require?
Besides the application and transcript, University of San Francisco asks for the Common App personal essay and a midyear report from your school.
Does University of San Francisco have supplemental essays?
No. University of San Francisco has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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