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The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Southeast·ut.edu
6-yr Graduation
64%
-14.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Total enrollment
11,433
peer median 9,086
Avg net price
$36,211
+$1.3k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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About

The University of Tampa is a private university in Tampa, Florida, United States. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. UTampa offers more than 200 programs of study, including 19 master's degrees and a broad variety of majors, minors, pre-professional programs and certificates.

Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

IPEDS
Applied
37,954
37,954 candidates competed
Admitted
15,311
40.3% acceptance rate
Enrolled
2,544
16.6% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
64%-14.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
4-year graduation
55%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
64%
Full-time retention
85%

Pell equity

8.2pp gap
Pell recipients
57%238 of 414
Non-Pell (all)
65%1134 of 1740
Subsidized loan, no Pell
60%329 of 548
No Federal Aid
68%805 of 1192

Non-Pell students graduate at a 8.2-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 90 Title IV programs, 30 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 1 fails. 59 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
90
Passing
30
33.3% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
1
1.1% of portfolio
Fail rate
1.1%
+0.5pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

90programs
  • Passing30 · 33.3%
  • No Data59 · 65.6%
  • Failing1 · 1.1%

Severity spectrum

Critical
1
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
3
Safe
27
No data
59

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

31
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
-17.5%
$28,709 vs $34,808
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences General
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+12.2%
$67,472 vs $60,112
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+20.9%
$42,090 vs $34,808
Curriculum and Instruction
Master's Degree · Education
+24.8%
$57,893 vs $46,391
Ecology Evolution Systematics and Population Biology
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
+25.5%
$43,683 vs $34,808
History
Bachelor Degree · History
+33.9%
$46,596 vs $34,808
Finance and Financial Management Services
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+37.5%
$82,637 vs $60,112
Educational Administration and Supervision
Master's Degree · Education
+42.5%
$66,099 vs $46,391

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

27
Ecology Evolution Systematics and Population Biology
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
61%
$26,824 debt · $43,683 earn
History
Bachelor Degree · History
52%
$23,999 debt · $46,596 earn
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
50%
$27,000 debt · $53,942 earn
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
46%
$19,500 debt · $42,090 earn
Biology General
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
45%
$26,669 debt · $59,432 earn
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
45%
$24,000 debt · $53,744 earn
Public Relations Advertising and Applied Communication
Bachelor Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
42%
$26,883 debt · $63,368 earn
Finance and Financial Management Services
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
42%
$34,308 debt · $82,637 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Accredited since 1951Next review Jun 2031

Programmatic accreditations · 6

Action history · 16

  1. Dec 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
  2. Jan 2025Grant Substantive Change: Program
    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
  3. Aug 2024Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  4. Aug 2024Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  5. Aug 2024Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$30,011
$30–48k$31,513
$48–75k$31,898
$75–110k$34,691
$110k+$37,975

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$36,211
+$1,286vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $34,926
Federal loans
67.3%
In-state tuition
$34,408
Out-of-state
$34,408

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 2,196 students received $12.8M in Pell grants, alongside $90.4M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
2,196
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$12.8M
$12,751,354 total
Direct Loans
$90.4M
8,963 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

2k
’20
2k
’21
2k
’22
2k
’23
2k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$11.9M
2,753 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$15.7M
3,995 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$5.6M
323 loan awards
Parent PLUS$50.8M
1,747 loan awards
Grad PLUS$6.4M
145 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 1,858 borrowers who entered repayment, 16 (0.8%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
0.8%
-1.5pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
1,858
Defaulted
16
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
2.6%
2017
3.1%
2018
3.4%
2019
0.8%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at University of Tampa

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs79
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

3,115 total completions
01Business
1,13836.5%
02Health Professions
42413.6%
03Communication
31910.2%
04Social Sciences
2909.3%
05Biological Sciences
2648.5%
06Psychology
1635.2%
07Computer Sciences
1524.9%
08Visual/Performing Arts
1484.8%
09Parks/Recreation
1203.9%
10Education
973.1%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
11,433
12-mo unduplicated
12,521
Undergraduate
11,409
Graduate
1,112

Gender split

Men
42%5,245
Women
58%7,276

Race / ethnicity composition

White
70.8%
Hispanic
13.5%
Non-resident
4.5%
Two or more
3.8%
Unknown
2.7%
Black
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

EADA
Athletes
553
264 M · 289 W
Women athletes
52.3%
Athletic aid
$5.7M
Total student aid
Budget
$18.1M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$2.5M
$3.2M
Recruiting expense
$102K
$80K
Head-coach salaries
$116K
$70K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 12

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
115 M · 122 W
$787K
Lacrosse
76 M · 48 W
$2.0M
Soccer
42 M · 32 W
$1.7M
Swimming
30 M · 32 W
$1.1M
Baseball
42 M · —
$1.8M
Basketball
19 M · 14 W
$2.0M

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
1.63
18 offenses · 11,054 students

3-year trend

2.042 yrs ago1.331 yr ago1.63Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
54
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
22
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
2
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
3

Criminal offenses by type

Rape
8
Burglary
5
Fondling
3
Aggravated assault
1
Negligent manslaughter
1

By location

18total
  • On campus17
  • Public property1

Includes 13 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).

VAWA offenses

0
Domestic violence
6
Dating violence
7
Stalking
13 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

  • National origin1

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs060
Liquor0382

Residence-hall fires

  • Vaughn Center1 fire
    Machinery/IndustrialDamage $1,000-$9,999
  • Palm Apts 21 fire
    CookingDamage $0-$99

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

IPEDS
Student-to-faculty
17.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
490

University of Tampa vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions University of Tampa selected for federal comparison reporting.

IPEDS
GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
This institutionPeer median

A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

Carnegie
SubjectThe University of Tampa
64%—11,433$36,211Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
American University
75%62.0%12,321$41,943R2 Research
Belmont University
70%95.3%8,803$33,147Doctoral/Professional
Bentley University
87%45.1%5,333$37,930Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Butler University
79%85.1%5,746$36,041Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Chapman University
82%65.4%9,760$46,555R2 Research
Clark University
77%39.5%3,925$28,714R2 Research
Clarkson University
75%77.4%3,348$30,305R2 Research
Creighton University
83%79.8%8,581$31,568R2 Research
DePaul University
68%75.9%21,210$30,902R2 Research
Drexel University
78%79.4%21,153$38,509R1 Research
Duquesne University
77%83.6%8,234$37,730R2 Research
Elon University
84%66.3%7,239$41,555Doctoral/Professional
Fairfield University
84%33.3%6,864$48,095Doctoral/Professional
Gonzaga University
86%81.7%7,470$35,119Doctoral/Professional
Ithaca College
76%69.0%4,767$33,926Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Loyola Marymount University
79%45.1%10,179$48,381R2 Research
Loyola University Chicago
75%81.6%17,384$36,079R2 Research
Loyola University Maryland
79%75.5%4,897$30,574Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Marquette University
83%81.3%11,746$31,487R2 Research
Mercer University
70%68.9%9,196$23,847R2 Research
Monmouth University
72%89.0%4,767$30,988Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Pepperdine University
83%62.9%8,976$58,098Doctoral/Professional
Providence College
86%50.9%4,666$48,523Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Quinnipiac University
76%72.2%9,424$40,675Doctoral/Professional
Rollins College
75%47.5%3,046$34,732Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Sacred Heart University
73%65.4%11,022$46,174Doctoral/Professional
Saint Louis University
80%75.0%17,059$24,398R2 Research
Saint Mary's College of California
70%86.5%2,734$30,378Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Santa Clara University
88%48.0%9,728$50,062Doctoral/Professional
Seattle University
76%76.9%7,189$34,662Doctoral/Professional
St. John's University-New York
66%83.4%19,389$29,999Doctoral/Professional
Syracuse University
84%45.9%22,589$38,793R1 Research
Trinity University
84%25.9%2,687$23,464Baccalaureate
University of Dayton
80%65.4%10,506$29,533R2 Research
University of Denver
76%77.8%12,813$36,131R1 Research
University of Miami
84%18.9%19,852$37,244R1 Research
University of Portland
80%89.2%3,285$28,210Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
University of San Diego
84%52.4%9,714$30,365R2 Research
University of St Thomas
77%85.4%9,410$29,155Doctoral/Professional
Villanova University
92%27.0%10,041$43,756R2 Research
Xavier University
68%86.4%5,501$32,997Doctoral/Professional
Peer group median79%72.2%9,086$34,926

Institutions like University of Tampa

Explore the federal data for institutions in University of Tampa's comparison group.

IPEDS

University of Tampa Institutional Research office

The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

Office
Office of Institutional Research
Email
IR [at] ut.edu
Phone
813-253-3333
Address
Plant Hall, Room 237, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd, Box B. Tampa, FL 33606

The Office of Institutional Research provides management information and analytical support to UTampa’s decision-makers to aid in strategic planning, internal decision making and external accountability.

Visit IR office page
Team
2 members
  • Drew Kelly
    Director
  • Beatrice Huynh
    Assistant Director

Reports & documents (1)

Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

Notable alumni of University of Tampa (31)

A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.

  • Rod Blagojevich
    Politics
  • Brock Blomberg
    Economics
  • Eric Calderone
    Music
  • Alejandra Caraballo
    Law
  • Virginia Maria Hernandez Covington
    Law
  • Cr1TiKaL (Charles White)
    Entertainment
  • Connie May Fowler
    Literature
  • David Gee
    Law Enforcement
  • Dick A. Greco
    Politics
  • Amy Hill Hearth
    Literature
  • Frederick Ward Humphries II
    Security
  • Nneka Jones
    Arts
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Frequently asked questions about The University of Tampa

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about University of Tampa.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Tampa?

The University of Tampa reports a 6-year graduation rate of 64% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend The University of Tampa?

The University of Tampa reports a total enrollment of 11,433 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at The University of Tampa?

The average net price at The University of Tampa is $36,211 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

What is the yield rate at The University of Tampa?

The University of Tampa's yield rate is 16.6%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

Where is The University of Tampa located?

The University of Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida 33606-1490.

Who runs Institutional Research at The University of Tampa?

The University of Tampa's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research.

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
U.S. Department of Education
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
U.S. Department of Education
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
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