The University of Tampa, Tampa

The University of Tampa (UT) is a private university in downtown Tampa. Founded in 1931, UT has a rich history and a reputation for academic excellence, student success, and vibrant campus life. With over 9,000 students enrolled in its undergraduate and graduate programs, UT offers a wide range of majors, minors, and concentrations across its four colleges: the College of Arts and Letters, the Sykes College of Business, the College of Natural and Health Sciences, and the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education.

Some of UT's most popular majors include international business, biology, marketing, marine science, criminology, finance, communication, psychology, sport management, entrepreneurship, and nursing. In addition to its academic programs, UT boasts an impressive array of extracurricular activities, including Division II sports, student organizations, and cultural events.

The University of Tampa's campus covers 110 acres and includes 60 buildings, with Plant Hall being a National Historic Landmark built in 1891 by Henry B. Plant. Despite having over 9,000 students, UT's campus is relatively small, with the Hillsborough River on its east side and Kennedy Boulevard to the south. The campus is filled with palm trees, oaks, rose bushes, and azaleas, and features Plant Park, a landscaped riverside area in front of Plant Hall.

With its prime location, engaging faculty, and diverse student body, the University of Tampa is a dynamic and exciting place to pursue higher education.