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University of Tampa, The

University of Tampa, The
401 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33606-1490

Official telephone: (813) 253-3333
Website: www.ut.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 7,077
Full-time undergraduates: 6,820
Part-time undergraduates: 257
Total graduate students: 880
Full-time graduate students: 386
Part-time graduate students: 494
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 67%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.2% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.8% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
11.6% Hispanic/Latino
63.8% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.7% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
8.6% Nonresident Alien
5.2% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.7% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.0% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
12.4% Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
59.2% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.7% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
10.9% Nonresident Alien
7.8% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 105 acres
City or town school is located in: Tampa
Population of city/town: 352,957
Online campus map: www.ut.edu/uploadedFiles/
visitors/UTCampusMap.pdf

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (100%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 52%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 58%
Percent of students who live off campus: 42%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 60%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Smoking designated to specific areas on campus.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 795
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Special collections.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art galleries, art studios, theaters, museum, research vessel; graphic design, social science, and physiology labs; music, writing, and marine science research centers.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
career, personal, academic, psychological
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, ; services provided on an individual basis and may vary by semester.
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 14
Percent of men who join fraternities: 8%
Number of social sororities on campus: 10
Percent of women who join sororities: 13%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Minaret
Number of honor societies: 5
Total number of registered organizations: 200
Campus-based religious organizations:
Better Together, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Student Organization, Chabad Jewish Student Union, Gospel Choir, Hillel, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Young Life
Minority student organizations:
ALPFA, Association of Latino Professionals, African Dance Organization, Asian media club, Black Student Union, Gay Lesbian Transgender Straight Alliance, HOLA, Hispanic Scholarship Fund; African, Caribbean, and Saudi Student Associations; Asian and International Student Organizations
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Active Minds, a capella group, Spanish dance team, dance team, World Dance Organization, Adam Smith Society, Alternative Music Enthusiasts, animal rights group, Better Together, Circle K International, DRIVE UT, Diversity Fellowship, Extreme ELITE, Focus UT, Forming Healthy Individuals, Graduate Organization for Leadership, Global Brigades, gospel choir, Honors Council, Inspire and Encourage Transformation, Live Well, Multicultural Greek Council, National Society of Leadership & Success, National Pan-Hellenic Council, National Residence Hall Honorary, No Woman Left Behind, PEACE Volunteer Center, Panhellenic Council, People for People, Interfraternity Council, International Justice Mission, President's Leadership Fellows, Project Earth, Psi Chi Psychology, Quidditch, Quilt, Relay for Life, Residence Hall Association, Respondez, Roller Hockey Team, S.I.S.T.E.R.S, STAND, Skull and Bones, Spartan Bowlers, Spartan Climbers, Spartan Commuter Organization, Spartan Netballers, Spartans in Service, Spirit of Sparta, Student Productions, Student Recreation Council, Student Veterans Organization, Students Helping Honduras, Students of AMF, Team Chaos, Film Society, Young Life, Entrepreneurs at UT, Financial Management Association, Spotlight PR, First Amendment Organization, College Conservatives, College Democrats, Diplomats, Political Science Society, United Nations Student Alliance, Law and Advocacy Student Organization, Environmental Protection Coalition, Student Environmental Action Coalition, Focusing on Optimal Dietary Solutions, Pre-Physician Assistant Association, Student Nurses Association, Student Physical & Occupational Therapists, American Chemical Society, Association for Computing Machinery, Athletic Training Student Organization, Army ROTC; accounting, astronomy, cooking, criminology, equestrian sports, fishing, French, gaming, ice hockey, law, math, crew, Model UN, scuba/snorkeling, sociology, indoor futbol, paintball, speech, sports/entertainment management, surf, and urban Latin dance clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Larry Marfise,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Cher Pittenger,
Assistant Athletic Director
Athletic department's mailing address: Athletic Director,
Larry J. Marfise,
University of Tampa,
401 West Kennedy Boulevard,
Tampa, FL 3360
School colors: scarlet, black, and gold
School mascot: Spartan
Athletic conference memberships: NCAA (Division II)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNCAA Div. II
Men's basketballyesNCAA Div. II
Men's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. II
Men's golfyesNCAA Div. II
Men's lacrosseno 
Men's socceryesNCAA Div. II
Men's swimmingyesNCAA Div. II
Women's basketballyesNCAA Div. II
Women's crewyesNCAA Div. II
Women's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. II
Women's golfno 
Women's socceryesNCAA Div. II
Women's softballyesNCAA Div. II
Women's swimmingyesNCAA Div. II
Women's tennisyesNCAA Div. II
Women's volleyballyesNCAA Div. II

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 8%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 44%
Athletic facilities:
tennis complex, stadium, jogging track, crew training facility, gymnasium, swimming pool; sports and fitness centers; baseball and softball fields; outdoor basketball and volleyball courts
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, flag football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for women:
cheerleading

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Tampa (4 miles)
Nearest other airport: St. Petersburg, FL (15 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Tampa (1 mile)
Nearest passenger bus service: Tampa (1 mile)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 15%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 19% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of South Florida, The University of Tampa.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 85% within six months of graduation, 100% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
BayCare, Citi, Ernst & Young, Hillsborough County Schools, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Tampa General Hospital, University of Tampa.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Bob Martinez, former governor, Florida
  • Dick A. Greco, former mayor, Tampa
  • Honorable Douglas B. Peterson, former congressman, ambassador to Vietnam.

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