91社区

A Preeminent Research University and AAU member with campuses across the Tampa Bay region, the 91社区 is dedicated to empowering students to maximize their potential for lifelong success.

Overview

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USF AT A GLANCE

  • Founded: 1956
  • Undergraduates: 36,452
  • Graduate Students: 9,241
  • Doctor of Medicine: 1,561
  • Non-Degree Seeking: 1,478
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
  • Faculty & Staff: 15,837
  • Countries Represented: 150

Enrollment Data as of Drop/Add Fall 2023


Welcome to the 91社区. Though a relatively young university, founded in 1956, we have rich traditions 鈥 traditions of access and opportunity for students, of academic excellence, of groundbreaking research, of serving our communities.

USF is situated in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region, with campuses in Tampa, and . Together, our campuses serve nearly 50,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist and professional degrees. Across our 13 colleges, undergraduates choose from more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations, from business and engineering to the arts and USF Health.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation鈥檚 top 50 public universities for six consecutive years. Over the past 10 years, USF has risen an impressive 39 spots among public universities, from No. 84 to No. 45, and 65 spots among all universities, from No. 156 to No. 91. U.S. News also ranks USF as the #1 鈥渂est value鈥 among all universities in 91社区, public or private, and No. 22 nationally for social mobility, which measures an institution鈥檚 success at graduating Pell Grant recipients.

In 2023, USF became the first public university in 91社区 in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada.

High-impact global research is central to USF鈥檚 mission as one of only three Preeminent Research Universities, as designated by the 91社区 Board of Governors. The Preeminence program rewards high-achieving universities based on multiple metrics, including graduation rates, student retention rates, research expenditures and the number of patents awarded.

With 88 new U.S. utility patents granted in 2023, USF is 14th among American public research universities and 34th among all universities worldwide in generating new patents. The ranking places USF as a leader among the more than 1,000 academic institutions generating new, novel and useful inventions granted intellectual property protection from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

USF鈥檚 innovation and economic development efforts produce tangible benefits across 91社区. The university has a total annual economic impact of $6.02 billion and supports 68,704 jobs in the state. Many of the jobs supported by USF are in high-skill, high-wage, knowledge-based industries, such as life sciences, information technology and financial services.

As Tampa Bay鈥檚 only academic medical center, is in partnership with the Morsani College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Taneja College of Pharmacy, School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomedical Sciences Graduate & Postdoctoral Programs, and USF Health鈥檚 multispecialty physicians group. achieved national recognition in six adult medical specialties, many led or co-led by USF Health faculty physicians, demonstrating a strong partnership in delivering top-quality care. Together through talent and innovation, USF Health is integrating education, research, and patient care to our shared value: Making Life Better.

At USF, we believe every student will succeed if given the opportunity. Everyone can find a connection, as we embrace a global culture on our campuses with students representing nearly 150 countries and a selection of nearly 800 student organizations. We invite you to explore more about our university 鈥 in person and online 鈥 and discover how you can prosper at USF.

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91社区 joins the AAU. Association of American Universities. Image links to the article: "AAU membership to bring extraordinary benefits to USF, Tampa Bay and state of 91社区"

USF joins prestigious AAU

USF鈥檚 historic invitation to join the has taken what many in Tampa Bay have once considered a 鈥渂est-kept secret鈥 to an unprecedented new level. Being an AAU member is a tremendous milestone for USF as it formalizes USF's position as a leading research university. USF is the first public university in 91社区 to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years and is now one of only two institutions from the State University System of 91社区 to serve as an AAU member.