C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
72/100 · earnings-weighted

The University of Tampa

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Tampa, Florida 33606
The University of Tampa campus, Tampa, FL
The University of Tampa campus, Tampa, FL. Photo: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
F
9/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
A+
99/100
Prestige
B
62/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

11,054
Total Enrollment
62%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
41%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at The University of Tampa, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$59,436
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$48,397
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,211
Median debt at graduation
63.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
26
Median ACT
15.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 74th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at The University of Tampa

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$54,209$99,980+18%#16 of 99#12$25,000
Finance and Financial Management Services$51,845$90,485+9%#104 of 452#66$25,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71,478$89,223+0%#395 of 966#246$27,000
Accounting and Related Services$52,690$84,875+11%#184 of 796#122$24,250
International Business$48,149$75,090+3%#50 of 115#35$24,601
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$26,672$72,531+18%#29 of 156#16$26,941
Marketing$43,825$69,876+1%#186 of 516#136$23,327
Business Administration, Management and Operations$46,543$67,521-1%#461 of 1176#333$21,750
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$34,038$64,034+5%#33 of 67#28$25,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$36,977$63,368+-0%#79 of 178#61$23,375
Criminology$34,137$60,742+9%#24 of 113#10$23,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$30,554$60,364+11%#116 of 610#89$24,589
Biology$32,909$59,432+4%#356 of 841#246$25,000
Public Health$34,416$58,777+-0%#98 of 215#71$22,500
Political Science and Government$40,505$58,754-7%#354 of 565#243$23,948
Sociology$33,872$57,474+9%#117 of 462#53$21,030
Communication and Media Studies$32,804$55,512-2%#281 of 660#186$23,250
Economics$54,284————$26,937
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$50,477$53,942+14%#118 of 680#54$24,250
Psychology$31,016$53,744+6%#313 of 1027#156$23,250
History$27,787$46,596-8%#333 of 459#264$19,125
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$29,603$43,683-11%#54 of 62#46$26,449
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$26,641$42,090-4%#94 of 144#62$20,500
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$17,196$28,709-28%#251 of 255#243$25,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$25,510————$17,848

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $865,402
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,355/mo — vs ~$732/mo campus room rate
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🏆 Where The University of Tampa Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#23
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
of 32 schools
#24
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
of 39 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $31,162 $31,162
Room $6,584
Board $6,092
Total Cost (On-Campus) $51,730 $51,730

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
14%
Receive Pell Grants
77%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 216 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 215 grads/yr Finance, General 196 grads/yr Criminology 151 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 146 grads/yr Psychology, General 126 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 122 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 110 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 110 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 109 grads/yr Accounting 99 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 86 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 82 grads/yr Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 81 grads/yr Communication, General 76 grads/yr International Business/Trade/Commerce 68 grads/yr Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 59 grads/yr Physician Assistant 42 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 40 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 40 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from The University of Tampa's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

11,054
Total Students
59%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 13%
Black 3%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 96%
Hybrid (Some Online) 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tampa?
The University of Tampa has an acceptance rate of 41%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend The University of Tampa?
Tuition at The University of Tampa is $31,162 for in-state students and $31,162 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at The University of Tampa?
The graduation rate at The University of Tampa is 62%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is The University of Tampa a good school?
The University of Tampa has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend The University of Tampa?
The University of Tampa has a total enrollment of 11,054 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology