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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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Private
studentType
Coed
9,602
Undergraduates
3,985
Men - 41.5%
5,618
Women - 58.5%
964
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
26% of 40,286 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
March 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.5
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$50,220
Tuition and Fees
$33,404
Room and Board
$12,686
Average Percent of Need Met
60%
Average Freshman Award
$17,299
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$20,994
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
456
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
6%
10-19
30%
20-29
46%
30-39
14%
40-49
1%
50-99
2%
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Tampa Population
407,599
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Tampa-St. Petersburg, Clearwater
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
46% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
Spartan
Sororities
25% of women participate
Fraternities
15% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
1.6%
Black/African-American
3%
Hispanic/Latino
12.9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.6%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
72.2%
Unknown
6.5%
International Students
4.9% from 55 countries
First-Year Students Returning
80.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
57.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
90%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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