The University of Tampa (UT) is a private nonprofit university founded in 1931 in Tampa, Florida, situated along the scenic Hillsborough River in the heart of Tampa Bay. UT enrolls approximately 12,000 students and is ranked #13 among Regional Universities South and #34 in Best Value Schools by U.S. News 2026, making it one of the highest-value private universities in the southeastern United States. The university is internationally recognized for its stunning campus, anchored by the historic Tampa Bay Hotel — a National Historic Landmark built in 1891 featuring iconic Moorish minarets — which now serves as the university's main building and houses the Henry B. Plant Museum. UT's Sykes College of Business is particularly well regarded, offering programs in finance, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, and international business. The university attracts students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries, with approximately 10% of students being international. The Spartans compete at the NCAA Division II level in the Sunshine State Conference. UT's Tampa location — a rapidly growing metro with one of the strongest economies in Florida — provides exceptional career and internship opportunities across healthcare, finance, technology, and international trade.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$33348
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $34,408
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
