Tampa , Florida , United States
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On Aug. 2, 1933, Tampa Junior College was transformed into The University of Tampa when its headquarters moved from the local high school to what is now known as Plant Hall. Leading the new institution was Frederic H. Spaulding, the former principal of Hillsborough High School and the man who had been the motivating force behind establishing the first local university for Tampa’s high school graduates.
Plant Hall, the main academic and administrative building for the University, already had an extraordinary history. Formerly the Tampa Bay Hotel, the building represented, and still remains, a symbol of the city and its history. Local historians credit its builder, railroad and shipping magnate Henry B. Plant, with the transformation of Tampa from a sleepy fishing village to what would become a vibrant city of the 21st century.
Built between 1888 and 1891, the hotel was designed to surpass all other grand winter resorts. At a cost of $3 million, the 511-room giant rose to a flamboyant height of five stories, surrounded by ornate Victorian gingerbread and topped by Moorish minarets, domes, and cupolas.
The rooms that once hosted Teddy Roosevelt, the Queen of England, Booker T. Washington, Stephen Crane, and Babe Ruth (who signed his first baseball contract in the hotel’s grand dining room) are now classrooms, laboratories, and administrative offices–the heart of The University of Tampa and a landscape for state-of-the-art student learning environments. Today, The University of Tampa serves more than 9,605 undergraduate and graduate students, and Plant Hall remains the foundation of a 110-acre, 70-building campus that successfully blends the historic with the modern.
Known for academic excellence, personal attention and real-world experience in its undergraduate and graduate programs, University of Tampa students come from 50 states and 130 countries. There are over 200 programs of study, including 19 master's degree programs, one doctorate and numerous study abroad opportunities. From its humble beginnings in Plant Hall, UT boasts a $335 million annual revenue and a $1.1 billion estimated annual economic impact.
The University of Tampa is a comprehensive, independent university that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. Four colleges offer more than 200 areas of study through a core curriculum rooted in a liberal arts tradition. Beginning with an innovative first-year student experience, the University of Tampa students explore global issues, examine career possibilities, and refine communication and critical thinking skills. Graduate programs in each college, as well as a continuing studies program for adult learners, exemplify the University’s commitment to the professions and to the community.
The University’s 110-acre residential campus in the heart of downtown Tampa provides a historical and cultural setting for learning both on and off-campus. Valuing the community’s international heritage, the University attracts students, faculty, and staff from around the world with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural awareness and understanding.
The University is committed to the development of each student to become a productive and responsible citizen. To this end, the University ensures that students balance “learning by thinking” with “learning by doing.” Students are taught by highly qualified, experienced faculty members who are committed to teaching, academic advising, and continued intellectual growth. Classes are conducted in personalized settings in which learning is enhanced through the application. Students participate in learning partnerships with faculty and the community through independent studies, internships, research, and other practical experiences that complement classroom learning. The University’s academic services and co-curricular activities support individual discovery and development and provide leadership opportunities. Involvement and participation inside and outside the classroom are valued. Through complete engagement with the educational environment, UT students are prepared for careers, graduate and professional education, and lifelong learning.
THE Ranking::
501
QS Ranking::
N/A
Type of Accommodation::
On Campus
Annual Cost of living:
14000 USD / year
Average Annual UG Fee:
30036 USD
Average Annual PG Fee:
20490 USD
Application Fee:
40 USD