<p>does anyone have any information about academics, student life at the university of tampa? or about university of south florida? what colleges are good for an out-of-stater in florida?? thank you.</p>
<p>usf is a cool college. I almost applied there, but decided at the last minute not to. </p>
<p>This website gives a pretty comprehensive overview <a href="http://www.ugs.usf.edu/catalogs/0405/cattoc.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.ugs.usf.edu/catalogs/0405/cattoc.htm</a></p>
<p>and the C ollege P rowler website has some good excerpts about it.</p>
<p>University of Tampa- to my knowledge is largely a commuter college. </p>
<p>USF is comparable to a lot of the other lesser FL state universities. I go to UCF personally and like the campus more.</p>
<p>What do you want to study?</p>
<p>Public or private?</p>
<p>I want to study either something like biochemistry or business, I am not really sure yet but I am leaning towards the sciences. I dont really have a preference to either public or private, but I do want a school where it is easier for an out-of-stater to transition into. I also would like to be by the tampa area but i wouldn't mind go somewhere else.</p>
<p>lilred22, how are ur stats? If you're looking to go into the sciences, I'd suggest looking at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Its regarded by many as the most selective/prestigious univ. in the state. It also has one of the largest chemistry depts. in the U.S. with a wide variety of chem classes and research opportunities. There is a biochem specialization within the chem major. For out of state students, I imagine the entrance reqs are much more selective than for in-staters. I believe only about 8% of the students are from out of state. Overall its about a 1200-1380 SAT I, and 3.7-4.3 weighted GPA as recalculated by the admissions office, and about 77% students in top 10% of their h.s. class. Also, look into University of Miami in Coral Gables and Florida State University in Tallahassee. They both also have strong science and business programs, as with UF.</p>