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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

U. Tampa admits about 1 in 2 applicants (40%). That puts it in the "Very selective" tier, more selective than 89% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 52%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled7 of 100 · 2,544 students
Admitted, went elsewhere33 of 100 · 12,767
Not admitted60 of 100 · 22,643

The funnel

Applied
37,954
Admitted
15,311
Enrolled
2,544

$40 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

Men and women

Women were admitted at 36%, men at 49%.

Women admitted36%
Men admitted49%
17%

Yield

17% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college17%
17%
← 5%higher than 37% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college40%
40%
← More selectivemore selective than 89% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How U. Tampa reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. Scores aren't read.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Required
Essay
Required
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. The University of Tampa doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

Test policy

Not considered

Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)