First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 |
| 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: usfca.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of San Francisco course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MATH 109 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MATH 109 and 110 | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 BIOL 100 and 103 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CHEM 111, 112, 113, 114 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 PHYS 100 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 8 General Elective | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 8 Literature Core | |
| United States History | 4 | 4 US History Core and HIST 120 |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MATH 109 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MATH 109 and 110 | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 BIOL 100 and 103 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CHEM 111, 112, 113, 114 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 PHYS 100 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 8 General Elective | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 8 Literature Core | |
| United States History | 4 | 4 US History Core and HIST 120 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 PSYC 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 MATH 101 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 CS 110 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 CS 110 | |
| Computer Science A | 5 | 4 CS 111 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 4 ECON 112 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 4 ECON 111 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 4 General Elective | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 Science Core | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 PHYS 101 | |
| European History | 4 | 4 HIST 110 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 4 General Elective | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Level to be determined by department | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 4 CS 107 | |
| Art History | 3 | 8 Visual and Performing Arts Core | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 4 General Elective | |
| Art: 2D Design | 3 | 8 General Elective | |
| Art: 3D Design | 3 | 8 General Elective | |
| Art: Studio Drawing | 3 | 8 General Elective | |
| Business with Personal Finance | 3 | 4 General Elective | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Level to be determined by department | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 4 Level to be determined by department | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | 5 General Elective | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Level to be determined by department | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Level to be determined by department | |
| Government and Politics, U.S | 3 | 4 Level to be determined by department | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Level to be determined by department | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Level to be determined by department | |
| Latin | 3 | 8 Level to be determined by department | |
| Math: Calculus AB Subgrade | 4 | 4 MATH 109 | |
| Music: Theory | 3 | 8 General Elective | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 PHYS 210 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 PHYS 110 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 8 Core Literature |
Source: usfca.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 258 |
| Psychology | 124 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 76 |
| Finance | 65 |
| Business Administration and Management | 64 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 63 |
| Computer Science | 54 |
| Political Science and Government | 46 |
Show the other 36 majors
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 42 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 40 |
| Sociology | 36 |
| Architecture | 35 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 32 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 29 |
| English Language and Literature | 28 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 27 |
| Accounting | 26 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 25 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 23 |
| Environmental Studies | 23 |
| Environmental Science | 21 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 19 |
| Business Analytics | 18 |
| Advertising | 17 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 16 |
| History | 15 |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Engineering | 9 |
| Philosophy | 9 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 8 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 8 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
| Area Studies, Other | 5 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Management Information Systems | 1 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 |
| Public Administration | 1 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, WCC
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, WCC
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
5% of men in fraternities · 9% of women in sororities · 8% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
4,648,486 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
San Francisco International (SFO)
Nearest hub airport
San Francisco International (SFO)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.8 of 20
Elevation
324 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
47°F
July high
66°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
3 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,260 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
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music2 mi
- California Institute of Integral Studies2 mi
- California College of the Arts3 mi
- Golden Gate University3 mi
- San Francisco State University4 mi
- University of California-Berkeley12 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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