University of San Francisco
- Private
University of San Francisco: international tuition 60,492 USD per year, one-year total cost 80,141 USD, acceptance rate 61.7%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 65, Duolingo 100.
Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant applying as an international student can receive a USF merit scholarship based on the GPA calculated by USF. However, USF states that international students are not eligible for need-based financial aid.
Getting in. The school admits 61.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 570–660, Math 560–670, ACT 23–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 65+ or Duolingo 100+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 80,141 USD. Take off 209,000 USD a year from 7 scholarships confirmed for international students, and about 0 USD is left. According to the Common Data Set 2019-2020, 255 international students got financial aid, 22,349 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of San Francisco?
International tuition is 60,492 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 80,141 USD.
Does University of San Francisco offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant applying as an international student can receive a USF merit scholarship based on the GPA calculated by USF. However, USF states that international students are not eligible for need-based financial aid.
What English scores does University of San Francisco require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 65, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at University of San Francisco?
The acceptance rate is 61.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearUSF says all applicants are automatically considered for merit, but the international page does not clearly confirm this for international first-year applicants.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether USF considers international students’ ability to pay in admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages require a Certification of Finances for visa purposes, but do not mention a CSS Profile or international aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Dons ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page27,000 USD/year≈ ₫704M
This merit award appears in USF's table for international first-year students.
- Renewable in later years
Hilltop ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page31,000 USD/year≈ ₫808M
This merit award appears in USF's table for international first-year students.
- Renewable in later years
Ignatius ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page29,000 USD/year≈ ₫756M
This merit award appears in USF's table for international first-year students.
- Renewable in later years
Presidential ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page35,000 USD/year≈ ₫913M
This merit award appears in USF's table for international first-year students.
- Renewable in later years
Provost ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page33,000 USD/year≈ ₫861M
This merit award appears in USF's table for international first-year students.
- Renewable in later years
St. Francis ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page17,000 USD/year≈ ₫443M
This merit award appears in USF's table for international first-year students.
- Renewable in later years
University ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page37,000 USD/year≈ ₫965M
This merit award appears in USF's table for international first-year students.
- Renewable in later years
Forms international students file for aid
- Certification of Finances
U.S. student figures2019–20Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Decision (ED)Applicationabout17days
- Early Action (EA)Application+17 days
- Regular decision (RD)Application+92 days
- Financial aid deadlineFinancial aid+92 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- Application essayImportant
- Character / personal qualitiesImportant
- Volunteer workImportant
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- InterviewConsidered
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
Credit for exams
Each IB Higher Level result of 4 or above may receive 10 semester credits at USF; IB Standard Level results do not receive credit.
Scores that count1234567USF reviews official AP results for credit; the minimum score varies by subject.
AP credit by subject
40 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
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Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data