University of San Francisco (122612)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$57,670

4.89% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$44,104

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

50.8%

25,709 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

9,212

79.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

71.1%

1,089 Graduates

About

University of San Francisco (122612) is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of San Francisco (122612) were Registered Nursing (227 degrees awarded), General Psychology (120 degrees), and General Finance (92 degrees).

In 2023, 3,040 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of San Francisco (122612). 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (829 degrees), 1.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (630 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of San Francisco (122612) is $57,670, which is $26,667 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of San Francisco (122612) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,171 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of San Francisco (122612) is $57,670, which is $26,667 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $44,104.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending University of San Francisco (122612) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$57,670

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of San Francisco (122612) was $57,670. The cost of tuition at University of San Francisco (122612) is $26,667 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of San Francisco (122612) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$44,104

2023 Value

2.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of San Francisco (122612) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $44,104. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of San Francisco (122612) grew by 2.68%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of San Francisco (122612) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,550

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of San Francisco (122612) was of $16,550 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.54% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.95% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of San Francisco (122612) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at University of San Francisco (122612) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.14% with respect to 2022, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of San Francisco (122612) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of San Francisco (122612) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2171 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of San Francisco (122612) received 25,709 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.3% annual growth. Out of those 25,709 applicants, 13,052 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 50.8% acceptance rate.

There were 9,212 students enrolled at University of San Francisco (122612) in 2023. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of San Francisco (122612) has an overall enrollment yield of 8.61%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

50.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

13,052

Accepted Out of 25,709

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of San Francisco (122612) was 50.8% (13,052 admissions from 25,709 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 71.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 11.3%, while admissions declined by 20.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of San Francisco (122612) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2023)

174

Scores Submitted (2023)

15% of enrolled first-time students at University of San Francisco (122612) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of San Francisco (122612) had a total enrollment of 9,212 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of San Francisco (122612) is 7,297 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,915. This means that 79.2% of students enrolled at University of San Francisco (122612) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of San Francisco (122612), both undergraduate and graduate, is 23.9% White, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 21.6% Asian, 8.16% Two or More Races, 6.65% Black or African American, 0.38% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.206% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of San Francisco (122612) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (16.4%), followed by White Female (15.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (16.8%), followed by White Female (16.3%) and Asian Female (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of San Francisco (122612) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,212 students. The full-time enrollment at University of San Francisco (122612) is 7,297 and the part-time enrollment is 1,915. This means that 79.2% of students enrolled at University of San Francisco (122612) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of San Francisco (122612) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of San Francisco (122612) was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of San Francisco (122612) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of San Francisco (122612) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,201 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,007 enrolled students
Asian
1,994 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of San Francisco (122612) is 23.9% White, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 21.6% Asian, 8.16% Two or More Races, 6.65% Black or African American, 0.38% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.206% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 443 students (4.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 966 more women than men received degrees from University of San Francisco (122612). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of San Francisco (122612) is white (829 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (630 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of San Francisco (122612) is Registered Nursing (227 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (120 degrees) and General Finance (92 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of San Francisco (122612), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (148 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (143 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (60 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of San Francisco (122612) are Other managers (154,018 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (151,001 people), Social workers, all other (96,861 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (84,651 people), and Postsecondary teachers (81,409 people).

The most specialized majors at University of San Francisco (122612) in 2023 are Legal (148 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (143 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (60 degrees), Psychology (319 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of San Francisco (122612) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of San Francisco (122612) are Legal (148 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (143 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (60 degrees), Psychology (319 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of San Francisco (122612) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of San Francisco (122612).

Most Common (2023)

Counseling Psychology
181 degrees awarded
Clinical Nurse Specialist
122 degrees awarded
Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
107 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at University of San Francisco (122612) was Counseling Psychology with 181 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at University of San Francisco (122612) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,037

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,003

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,037 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Francisco (122612), which is 0.518 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,003).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of San Francisco (122612) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 82 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Francisco (122612) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.39 times more than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 234 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Francisco (122612) in Registered Nursing, which is 3.9 times more than the 60 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 68% of students graduating from University of San Francisco (122612) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (81.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of San Francisco (122612) is Female and Asian (81.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.75% of graduates (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
829 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
630 degrees awarded
Asian
617 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of San Francisco (122612) is white (829 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (630 degrees).

0.329% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
530 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
445 degrees awarded
Asian Female
417 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of San Francisco (122612) is white female (530 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (445 degrees).

Operations

University of San Francisco (122612) has an endowment valued at nearly $510M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 17.7M (3.48%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of San Francisco (122612) had a total salary expenditure of 418M. University of San Francisco (122612) employs 162 Professors, 158 Associate professors and 116 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of San Francisco (122612) are Female Associate professor (97), Male Professor (85), and Female Professor (77).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Francisco (122612) are: Management, with 333 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 224 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 116 employees.

Endowment

$510M

2023 Endowment

1.38%

growth from 2022

University of San Francisco (122612) has an endowment valued at about $510M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of San Francisco (122612) grew 1.38% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $75.7M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of San Francisco (122612) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.74M - Federal
$651k - State
$448k - Local

As of 2023, University of San Francisco (122612) received $5.74M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $651k from state grants and contracts, and $448k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$182M

2023 Salaries

2.41%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of San Francisco (122612) paid a median of $182M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($418M) and a 2.41% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.95% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.24% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$63.8M

Instructional Salaries

450

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of San Francisco (122612) paid a total of $63.8M to 450 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

162 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

333 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of San Francisco (122612) were Professor with 162 employees, Associate professor with 158 employees, and Assistant professor with 116 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Francisco (122612) were Management with 333 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 224 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 116 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of San Francisco (122612) was Female Associate professor with 97 employees, Male Professor with 85 employees, and Female Professor with 77 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of San Francisco (122612).

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