USF at a Glance
The University of South Florida System includes three institutions serving more than 49,000 students : USF , USF St . Petersburg ( USFSP ), and USF Sarasota-Manatee ( USFSM ). 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 235 degree programs at the undergraduate , graduate , specialist and doctoral levels , including the doctor of medicine . The USF System was awarded a record $ 458.5 million in contracts and grants in fiscal year 2016 . 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 $ 1.7 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 unified voice for higher education , the USF System seeks to capitalize on the synergies and interdisciplinary strengths among its institutions for the benefit of students , faculty , staff , alumni and communities .
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