University of San Francisco Acceptance Rate
San Francisco, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 25,709
- Admitted
- 13,052
- Yield
- 8.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of San Francisco's acceptance rate has fallen from 60.1% in 2014–15 to 50.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 17,448 to 25,709 (+47%) over that period.
Its 50.8% rate makes University of San Francisco more selective than about 83% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 60%.
University of San Francisco has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 8.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 17,448 | 10,478 | 60.1% | 1,502 |
| 2015–16 | 15,462 | 9,951 | 64.4% | 1,267 |
| 2016–17 | 15,289 | 10,911 | 71.4% | 1,587 |
| 2017–18 | 16,313 | 10,707 | 65.6% | 1,532 |
| 2018–19 | 18,411 | 11,885 | 64.6% | 1,542 |
| 2019–20 | 21,867 | 14,086 | 64.4% | 1,293 |
| 2020–21 | 21,477 | 15,099 | 70.3% | 1,142 |
| 2021–22 | 22,372 | 15,867 | 70.9% | 1,452 |
| 2022–23 | 23,103 | 16,444 | 71.2% | 1,555 |
| 2023–24 | 25,709 | 13,052 | 50.8% | 1,124 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 16,355 | 8,380 | 51.2% |
| Men | 8,947 | 4,411 | 49.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–690 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 600–700 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 6% |
How University of San 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 University of San Francisco's acceptance rate?
University of San Francisco's acceptance rate is 50.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,052 admitted of 25,709 applicants).
Is University of San Francisco test optional?
University of San Francisco is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of San Francisco?
University of San Francisco received 25,709 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,052.
What SAT score do you need for University of San Francisco?
Admitted students at University of San Francisco typically scored 610–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–700 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of San Francisco getting harder to get into?
University of San Francisco has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.1% in 2014–15 to 50.8% 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.usfca.edu/.