CAMPUS · TAMPA, FL · PUBLIC

University of South Florida

41.0%

01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

30% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating USF enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$13,595
Total Cost of Attendance	$22,859

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$4,122	$16,488
$30-48k	$5,444	$21,776
$48-75k	$9,326	$37,304
$75-110k	$15,224	$60,896
$110k+	$18,497	$73,988

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of South Florida

30.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$17,988

Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of South Florida Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$57,743

Median Earnings (10yr)

$17,988

Median Debt

3.2x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of South Florida — 3.2x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of South Florida True Cost by Family Income

30% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating USF enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$4,122	$16,488
$30-48k	$5,444	$21,776
$48-75k	$9,326	$37,304
$75-110k	$15,224	$60,896
$110k+	$18,497	$73,988

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$13,595
Total Cost of Attendance	$22,859

Financial Aid & Student Debt

30.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$17,988

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$48,328

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

University of South Florida Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of South Florida actually cost per year?

University of South Florida's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $22,859/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $10,523/yr, a 54% discount off sticker price.

Does University of South Florida offer good financial aid?

30% of University of South Florida students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of South Florida also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of South Florida requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at University of South Florida?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $4,122/yr at University of South Florida after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $18,497/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is University of South Florida worth the cost?

University of South Florida graduates earn a median of $57,743 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $91,436 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.