University of Tampa acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: College Scorecard (IPEDS), Fall 2024 · deadlines from Tampa's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Tampa acceptance rate by year
15,311 of 37,954 applicants admitted for Fall 2024, against 40.9% for Fall 2023.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 37,954 | 15,311 | 40.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 35,353 | 14,469 | 40.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 40,286 | 10,615 | 26.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 32,904 | 17,620 | 53.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 24,886 | 13,815 | 55.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 24,448 | 10,940 | 44.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 22,310 | 10,862 | 48.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 20,495 | 10,915 | 53.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 19,947 | 9,634 | 48.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 18,721 | 9,499 | 50.7% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Tampa deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or Coalition App or UTampa online application. Checked October 24, 2026 on Tampa's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions By end of December
- Early action Apply by Decisions By end of February
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions By end of March
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Tampa
Tampa offers early decision and early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Cost
What Tampa costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Tampa's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Tampa's 40.3%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Tampa admissions
What is Tampa's acceptance rate?
Tampa admitted 15,311 of 37,954 first-year applicants for Fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 40.3%. That is down from 40.9% for Fall 2023. Source: College Scorecard (IPEDS), Fall 2024.
Is Tampa test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Tampa is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Tampa's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 15, 2026; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check Tampa's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Tampa first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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