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The University of Tampa

The University of Tampa is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Tampa, FL metro with 10,111 students and a 40% acceptance rate.

Tampa, Florida · Private nonprofit · City, large · 10,111 students

NCAA Division II · Sunshine State ConferenceEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

40%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$36,211

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

64%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

80%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$59,436

10 years after entry

Students

10,111

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallAugust 31, 2026
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 1, 2026
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		January 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: ut.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$30,011
$30,001–48,000$31,513
$48,001–75,000$31,898
$75,001–110,000$34,691
Over $110,000$37,975

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreThe University of Tampa courseCredits
Calculus AB3Calculus I 1 MAT 260 UTMAT4 credits
Calculus BC3Calculus I 1 MAT 260 UTMAT4 credits
Biology3Biological Science BIO 124 NSD4 credits
Chemistry3Chemistry and Society CHE 126 NSD4 credits
Physics 13General Physics I 1 with Lab PHY 200 and 200L NSD4 credits
English Language and Composition3Writing and Inquiry AWR 101 AWR 1014 credits
English Literature and Composition3Writing and Inquiry AWR 101 AWR 1014 credits
Psychology3General Psychology PSY 101 SSD4 credits
Show all 30 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3Calculus I 1 MAT 260 UTMAT4 credits
Calculus BC3Calculus I 1 MAT 260 UTMAT4 credits
Calculus BC4Calculus I 1 MAT 260 UTMAT4 credits
Calculus BC4Calculus II 2 MAT 261 UTMAT4 credits
Biology3Biological Science BIO 124 NSD4 credits
Biology4General Biology I 1 BIO 198 and 198L NSD4 credits
Biology5General Biology I 1 with Lab BIO 198 and 198L NSD4 credits
Biology5General Biology II 2 with Lab BIO 199 and 199L4 credits
Chemistry3Chemistry and Society CHE 126 NSD4 credits
Chemistry4General Chemistry I 1 with Lab CHE 152 and 153L NSD4 credits
Chemistry5General Chemistry I 1 with Lab CHE 152 and 153L NSD4 credits
Chemistry5General Chemistry II 2 with Lab CHE 154 and 155L4 credits
Physics 13General Physics I 1 with Lab PHY 200 and 200L NSD4 credits
English Language and Composition3Writing and Inquiry AWR 101 AWR 1014 credits
English Language and Composition4Writing and Inquiry AWR 101 AWR 1014 credits
English Language and Composition4Writing and Research AWR 201 AWR 2014 credits
English Literature and Composition3Writing and Inquiry AWR 101 AWR 1014 credits
English Literature and Composition4Literature Elective LIT TR TBH 4
English Literature and Composition4Writing and Inquiry AWR 101 AWR 1014 credits
Psychology3General Psychology PSY 101 SSD4 credits
Statistics3Introduction to Statistics MAT 201 UTMAT4 credits
Computer Science A3General Elective UT TR 4
Computer Science A5The Science of Computing I CSC 1014 credits
World History: Modern3World History from 1500 to the Present HIS 103 SSD4 credits
Physics 23General Physics II 2 with Lab PHY 201 and 201L NSD4 credits
European History3History Elective (IG) HIS TR SSD 4
European History4History Elective (IG) HIS TR SSD 4
Human Geography3Cultural Geography GEO 240 SSD4 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3Intermediate Spanish I 1 SPA 201 TBH4 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4Intermediate Spanish I 1 SPA 201 TBH4 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4Intermediate Spanish II 2 SPA 202 TBH4 credits
United States Government and Politics3American Government PSC 101 SSD4 credits
Computer Science Principles3General Elective UT TR 4
Art History3History Survey I 1 ART 268 TBH4 credits
Art History4History Survey I 1 ART 268 TBH4 credits
Art History4History Survey II 2 ART 269 TBH4 credits
African American Studies3Humanities Elective HUM TR TBH 4
Chinese Language and Culture3Intermediate Chinese I 1 CHI 201 TBH4 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4Intermediate Chinese I 1 CHI 201 TBH4 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4Intermediate Chinese II 2 CHI 202 TBH4 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3Intro to Government and World Affairs PSC 100 SSD4 credits
French Language and Culture3Intermediate French I 1 FRE 201 TBH4 credits
French Language and Culture4Intermediate French I 1 FRE 201 TBH4 credits
French Language and Culture4Intermediate French II 2 FRE 202 TBH4 credits
German Language and Culture3Intermediate German I 1 GER 201 TBH4 credits
German Language and Culture4Intermediate German I 1 GER 201 TBH4 credits
German Language and Culture4Intermediate German II 2 GER 202 TBH4 credits
Italian Language and Culture3Intermediate Italian I 1 ITA 201 TBH4 credits
Italian Language and Culture4Intermediate Italian I 1 ITA 201 TBH4 credits
Italian Language and Culture4Intermediate Italian II 2 ITA 202 TBH4 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3Intermediate Japanese I 1 JPN 201 TBH4 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4Intermediate Japanese I 1 JPN 201 TBH4 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4Intermediate Japanese II 2 JPN 202 TBH4 credits
Latin3Humanities Elective HUM TR TBH 4
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3General Physics II 2 with Lab PHY 201 and 201L NSD4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4Physics with Calculus II 2 with Lab PHY 206 and 206L NSD4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3General Physics I 1 with Lab PHY 200 and 200L NSD4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4Physics with Calculus I 1 with Lab PHY 205 and 205L NSD4 credits
Precalculus3Precalculus MAT 170 UTMAT4 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3Spanish Elective (IG) SPA TR TBH 4
Spanish Literature and Culture4Spanish Elective (IG) SPA TR TBH 4
Spanish Literature and Culture4Spanish Elective (IG) SPA TR TBH 4

Source: ut.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Marketing/Marketing Management199
Finance194
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences144
Criminology130
Business Administration and Management129
Psychology119
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication98
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies87
Show the other 52 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences84
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management82
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse78
Accounting75
Communication71
International Business/Trade/Commerce67
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance63
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography58
Elementary Education and Teaching40
Political Science and Government37
Public Health37
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology36
Environmental Studies26
Speech Communication and Rhetoric25
Design and Visual Communications24
Sociology23
Cinematography and Film/Video Production19
Economics19
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry16
Musical Theatre15
History15
Writing13
Journalism13
Forensic Science and Technology12
Film/Cinema/Media Studies11
Secondary Education and Teaching10
Chemistry10
Music10
Art Therapy/Therapist10
Mathematics9
Dance8
Computer and Information Sciences7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies7
Graphic Design7
Biochemistry7
Athletic Training/Trainer6
Art/Art Studies6
Intermedia/Multimedia5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5
International/Globalization Studies5
English Language and Literature5
Music Teacher Education3
Spanish Language and Literature3
Philosophy3
Physics3
Visual and Performing Arts3
Music Performance3
Museology/Museum Studies2
Mathematics and Computer Science2
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects1
Computer Science1
Actuarial Science1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where The University of Tampa ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Tampabaycru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

3,424,560 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Tampa International (TPA)

Nearest hub airport

Tampa International (TPA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 17.2 of 20

Elevation

13 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

53°F

July high

91°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

94 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,230 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size