Campus & Student Life at The University of Tampa

Home to about 8,657 undergraduates in 2020, UT is a private university located in Tampa, Florida. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UT offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UT can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UT Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UT Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at UT. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UT Disability Services.

UT for the Military

While not a "service academy", UT does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UT Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UT for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at The University of Tampa

UT offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at The University of Tampa

There were 8,657 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,333 (96.3%). Part-time attendance was 324 (3.7%).

The University of Tampa is Ranked #401 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UT receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UT #401 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UT by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UT Diversity Guide.

The University of Tampa Competes in the NCAA

UT has a total of 421 student athletes, 226 men and 195 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The University of Tampa Athletics