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#12 Best Private Colleges in Florida

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida

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Overview

Enrollment

10,566
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Location Tampa, Florida
Online ut.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
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Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of Tampa occupies a 110-acre campus in downtown Tampa, Florida, situated along the Hillsborough River and adjacent to the city's cultural district. The institution's landmark structure, Plant Hall, features distinctive Moorish architecture and minarets, originally built in 1891 as the Tampa Bay Hotel and converted to university use in 1933. The private university operates as a residential campus, with most first and second-year students living in one of the eight residence halls. The university's academic programs emphasize business, marine science, nursing, and cybersecurity, while maintaining comprehensive liberal arts offerings. The University of Tampa Spartans compete in NCAA Division II athletics, with notable achievements in baseball, including multiple national championships.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

UT is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 1070/1240
ACT 23/28
GPA 3.5

Applications Accepted

26.3% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition High
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$30,036
Costs for The University of Tampa
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,500
Other Fees$2,182
Room and Board $12,160
Budget for Other Expenses$4,130
Total One Year Cost$50,008

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by The University of Tampa students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 30%
Communication 12%
Social Sciences 12%
Visual and Performing Arts 8%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137847 IPEDS survey data for The University of Tampa.

Current students may use the The University of Tampa GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024