University of San Francisco , San Francisco, USA

The Jesuit University of San Francisco (USF) is located in San Francisco, California. The university, founded by the Jesuits as St. Ignatius Academy in 1855, began as a single room classroom that later became downtown San Francisco. The institution's main campus is situated on a 55-acre plot of land between Golden Gate Park and the Golden Gate Bridge. It's known as "The Hilltop," and a portion of it is situated on Lone Mountain, one of San Francisco's most prominent topographical features. U.S. News & World Report ranked it 96th in the National University category in 2019.

On its Hilltop Campus, the University of San Francisco offers over 230 undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and professional programmes. MBA, dual degree programmes in MBA, Executive MBA, and postgraduate degree programmes in Global Entrepreneurial Management, Financial Analysis, Organization Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Nonprofit and Public Administration are all available at the USF Downtown San Francisco Campus. A bachelor's degree in Management, a master's degree in Nursing, and a teaching certificate are all available at the university's Orange County campus. At its other sites, it also offers a variety of additional programmes.

Asian Americans made up 19.9% of the student body in 2018, followed by Latinos (20.9%), Native Hawaiians (0.7%), African Americans (5.4%), Native Americans (0.2%), and internationals (14%). Around 27.9% of the university's overall student body was white, with the remaining 7.0 percent coming from other races. Between the fall of 2000 and the fall of 2017, overall student enrollment increased by 50.4 percent.

University of San Francisco Rankings

• #1089 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021
• #230 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2019
• #29 Regional Universities West - US News & World Report 2021

Why University of San Francisco?

• For comparable state-supported universities, SF State's tuition fees are among the lowest in the country.
• SFSU's diverse campus is frequently ranked in the top 20 in the nation for minorities receiving undergraduate degrees.
• Alumni of SFSU are well-known around the world as changemakers, creative artists, activists, inventors, and business owners.
• To make higher education widely available to citizens of the region and state, as well as the nation and the world.
• SFSU boasts over 300 clubs and groups that allow students to pursue their passions while also connecting with others.
• SF State alumni have won 15 Academy Awards, and Entertainment Weekly and The Hollywood Reporter have called the university one of the best film schools in the country.

University of San Francisco Rankings

Rankings for San Francisco State University within the 2021  Best Colleges Lists.

• #698 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
• #231 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
• #52 in Best Colleges in California
• #18 in Best Public Colleges in California
• #9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
• #190 in Best Value Colleges in California

University of San Francisco Tuition Fees

University of San Francisco Entry Requirements

San Francisco State University International Student Admissions

International applicants go through the same admissions process as domestic applicants. International students, on the other hand, must complete additional standards in order to study in the United States.

• Application portal: Cal State Apply
• Application fee: 70 USD

Admission Requirements

• All the academic records/transcripts from the previously attended institution(s).
  • The authorised government or school authority have certified it.
  • Official transcripts written in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency through IELTS/ TOEFL scores
• Submit SAT/ ACT test scores
• At least one Letter of recommendation is mandatory.
• Essay and/or SOP for US
• A current résumé that includes professional experience and educational credentials.
• Proof of linguistic competency in English (Either produce test scores or demonstrate three years of study in any country where English is the primary language of instruction.)

University of San Francisco English Proficiency Test Score

To demonstrate English competence, international applicants can submit either of the above-mentioned test scores. The university's minimum needed scores are listed below. Applicants should be aware, however, that different departments may have different or higher scoring requirements.

Admission Standards - Very Easy

Applications Accepted - 67.3% 

San Francisco State University Scholarships/Financial Aid

• San Francisco State University students receive financial aid in the amount of 66 percent.
• Scholarships, grants, work study, loans, and other forms of public and private financial aid are available at the university.
• San Francisco State University offers more than 700 funding possibilities to students.
• International students have a limited number of scholarship options. It is encouraged that overseas students seek for scholarships that do not need applicants to be citizens of the United States.