University of South Florida Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of South Florida's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 43.2%, with 68,576 applicants and 29,621 accepted. This marks an increase from the 41% acceptance rate in 2023, which had 65,187 applicants and 26,699 accepted. Historically, the acceptance rates have fluctuated, peaking at 53.2% in 2014 and declining to 41% in 2023 before rebounding in 2024. For context, the acceptance rates from 2021 to 2023 ranged from 49.4% to 41%, indicating variability in applicant competitiveness and university admissions strategies over the years.