The University of Tampa Acceptance Rate
Tampa, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 35,353
- Admitted
- 14,469
- Yield
- 17.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The University of Tampa's acceptance rate has fallen from 51.9% in 2014–15 to 40.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 17,208 to 35,353 (+105%) over that period.
Its 40.9% rate makes The University of Tampa more selective than about 89% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 82%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (37.9% for women vs 46.6% for men, a 8.7-point gap). The University of Tampa has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 17.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 17,208 | 8,927 | 51.9% | 1,751 |
| 2015–16 | 18,721 | 9,499 | 50.7% | 1,801 |
| 2016–17 | 19,947 | 9,634 | 48.3% | 1,906 |
| 2017–18 | 20,495 | 10,915 | 53.3% | 2,141 |
| 2018–19 | 22,310 | 10,862 | 48.7% | 2,164 |
| 2019–20 | 24,448 | 10,940 | 44.7% | 2,184 |
| 2020–21 | 24,886 | 13,815 | 55.5% | 2,069 |
| 2021–22 | 32,904 | 17,620 | 53.5% | 3,102 |
| 2022–23 | 40,286 | 10,615 | 26.3% | 1,878 |
| 2023–24 | 35,353 | 14,469 | 40.9% | 2,505 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 23,086 | 8,753 | 37.9% |
| Men | 12,267 | 5,716 | 46.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How The University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The University of Tampa's acceptance rate?
The University of Tampa's acceptance rate is 40.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (14,469 admitted of 35,353 applicants).
Is The University of Tampa test optional?
The University of Tampa is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to The University of Tampa?
The University of Tampa received 35,353 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 14,469.
Is The University of Tampa getting harder to get into?
The University of Tampa has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 51.9% in 2014–15 to 40.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.ut.edu/.