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2026-27 cycleSt. Petersburg, FL
University of South Florida-St Petersburg
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg is a public urban waterfront campus located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The university is known for small class sizes, active undergraduate research opportunities, and specialized academic programs in marine science, environmental science, journalism, and business.
Acceptance rate
27%
Undergrad enrollment
3,893
Test policy
Test required
Application fee
$30
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionEarly Action Application Deadline | November 2, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision Application Deadline | December 16, 2026 |
| ScholarshipMerit Scholarship Deadline | January 15, 2027 |
| Rolling AdmissionFinal Priority Application Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
| Financial AidFAFSA Priority Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer Application Deadline | June 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
No supplemental essays required
University of South Florida-St Petersburg does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.
Data gathered August 2026.