The University of Tampa, founded in 1931, is a private, comprehensive university. It is located in one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., the place to be for jobs and career building. Money Magazine says that Tampa is one of the four best cities in the world in which to be young today. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Special opportunities include honors program, the Gateways Program for freshmen, peer tutoring, the writing center, internships, study abroad and NCAA Division II sports. The school offers academic, athletic and ROTC scholarships in addition to need-based aid. Its 75-acre campus is located in central Tampa. Plant Hall, dating from 1891, is a national historic landmark, a classic example of Moorish architecture and the school''s main classroom and administration building.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
10,594
Undergraduates
4,492
Men - 42.4%
6,103
Women - 57.6%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
40% of 37,954 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.6
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$61,077
Tuition and Fees
$35,744
Room and Board
$16,248
Average Percent of Need Met
69%
Average Freshman Award
$29,565
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$33,796
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
498
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Tampa Population
407,599
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Tampa
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
46% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
Spartan
Sororities
30% of women participate
Fraternities
19% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
1.9%
Black/African-American
2.8%
Hispanic/Latino
14.1%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
74.1%
Unknown
2.8%
International Students
4.5% from 91 countries
First-Year Students Returning
85.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
55.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
16.0%
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