USF at a Glance
The University of South Florida System includes
three institutions serving more than 48,000
students: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and,
USF Sarasota-Manatee. Each institution is
separately accredited by the Commission
on Colleges of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools, and has a distinct
mission and detailed strategic plan.
The USF System offers 240 degree programs at the
undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels,
including the doctor of medicine. Awarded $440,577,680 in new
research grants and contracts in FY 2015, the National Science
Foundation ranks USF 41st in the nation for research expenditures
among both public and private institutions. The university has
an annual budget of nearly $2 billion and an annual economic
impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic
Conference.
Serving the Tampa Bay region and
beyond, the USF System is a strong
presence that provides a competitive
differentiation. In addition to being
a uniied voice for higher education,
the USF System seeks to capitalize
on the synergies and interdisciplinary
strengths among its institutions for
the beneit of students, faculty, staff,
alumni and communities.
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