University of South Florida
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SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1070 | 1250 |
| 2020 | 1130 | 1330 |
| 2021 | 1130 | 1330 |
| 2022 | 1130 | 1330 |
| 2023 | 1140 | 1330 |
| 2024 | 1140 | 1330 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Future healthcare professionals
if you want to become a nurse, therapist, or public health leader, USF is a strong springboard.
Socially mobile go-getters
if you're a first-gen or underdog, this is a campus that lifts people up.
Tampa-connected learners
if you want internships and jobs in healthcare, business, or marine science, you're in the right city.
Experience-driven students
if you want hands-on projects over lectures, USF gets you out in the field early.
Warm-weather optimists
if sunshine helps you think and thrive, this campus won’t disappoint.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Prestige-focused students
USF is rising fast, but it’s not an elite name nationally (yet).
Theory-first scholars
the curriculum leans practical over deeply abstract or philosophical.
Greek-life traditionalists
while it exists, the culture is less centered on old-school social life.
Cold-weather fans
Tampa summers are hot and humid, and there's little season change.
Ivy-bound culture seekers
if you want centuries-old traditions, this is a younger, modern school.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
60-80°F (16-27°C)
Mild and dry
summer
75-92°F (24-33°C)
Hot and wet with frequent thunderstorms
fall
65-85°F (18-29°C)
Warm and humid early, cooler and drier later
winter
55-75°F (13-24°C)
Mild and dry
Humid subtropical climate with a hot, wet season (May–Oct) and a mild, dry season (Nov–Apr)
☀️Average 246 sunny days per year
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