The University of Tampa

What The University of Tampa does

The University of Tampa is a private, co-educational institution in Downtown Tampa, Florida, founded in 1933 and operating with more than 650 full-time and part-time employees serving approximately 11,500 students from all 50 U.S. states and abroad. Its core educational product comprises over 100 undergraduate majors and minors across business, sciences, arts, humanities, and professional studies, supplemented by graduate programs including MBA, M.S. (Accounting, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Finance, Marketing), M.Ed., Doctor of Nursing Practice, Executive MBA, 4+1 accelerated bachelor's-to-master's pathways, and an international dual degree with École des Hautes Études Commerciales du Nord in France. Supporting platforms include the Canvas learning management system, Workday for HR/enterprise, Adobe Experience Manager for web content, SpartanNet as the student/faculty portal, and the Spartan SOS mobile safety app; the IT function is certified against ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

The university generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees (subscription/recurring model), supplemented by private philanthropy secured by the Development and University Relations team and by athletics revenue. Go-to-market follows a traditional higher-education enrollment motion: admissions counselors, on-campus visits, virtual tours, and Spartan Student Ambassador-led tours convert applicants into enrolled students against a funnel of 43,000+ applications for 3,400 first-year seats (Class of 2029). Customer segments are hybrid: undergraduate and graduate students form the primary personas, while international students (via the Davis UWC Scholars Program and partner institutions) and dual-degree cohorts provide geographic diversification.

Recent strategic activity centers on capacity and program expansion: opening of the Grand Center housing 700 students in Fall 2025, acquisition of a South Boulevard parcel for a future residence hall, launch of the 'AI Across the University' initiative under new Provost Mike Stephenson, hiring of 85 new full-time faculty, and launch of the 'Internships for All' exploratory committee. Accreditations (SACSCOC reaffirmation with zero findings, NC-SARA) and recognitions (Top Fulbright Scholar producer in Florida, Peace Corps Top Volunteer-Producing institution, NCAA Division II 24 national championships) underpin the competitive position. Reported outcome metrics include 97% of graduates achieving post-graduation goals, $65K average salary within one year of graduation, and record-high first-year retention (85.5%) and fall-to-spring persistence (95.3%).

Name

The University of Tampa

Legal name

The University of Tampa

Website

https://ut.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The University of Tampa is a private, co-educational institution in Downtown Tampa, Florida, enrolling approximately 11,500 students across 100+ undergraduate majors and graduate programs, generating revenue primarily through tuition, fees, and private philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Experiential learning programs
• Campus residential services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition and associated fees from enrolled students.
2. Private Philanthropy and Donations: Development and University Relations team secures private charitable support including new gifts and deferred/planned gifts.
3. Athletics Revenue: Revenue generation through athletics programs and related activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The University of Tampa is a private university that delivers on-campus undergraduate and graduate degree programs, supported by a Learning-by-Doing experiential education framework that includes research opportunities, internships, study abroad, and service-learning. The institution supplements its academic core with campus residential housing (including the new Grand Center), NCAA Division II athletics, career services through Handshake, and student support through Academic Success Center tutoring and advising. Revenue is generated primarily from tuition and fees charged to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students.

Product overview

The University of Tampa is a comprehensive university offering a broad portfolio of educational products and services organized as a unified academic institution with supporting technology platforms. Core offerings include over 100 undergraduate majors and graduate degree programs (MBA, M.S., M.Ed., Doctor of Nursing Practice) across business, sciences, arts, and professional disciplines. Accelerated pathways include 4+1 combined degree programs and an international dual degree with a French business school. The institution operates technology platforms including Canvas LMS for learning, Spartan SOS mobile app for campus safety, and SpartanNet portal for student services. Support services encompass Academic Success Center tutoring, Career Services with Handshake integration, Experiential Education (research, internships, study abroad), and athletics programs with 24 NCAA Division II national championships. The university has launched 'AI Across the University' to integrate AI literacy into general education. The University of Tampa Journal serves as the institutional alumni magazine, and housing includes traditional residence halls plus the new Grand Center featuring unique sky park amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs More than 100 majors and minors spanning business, sciences, arts, humanities, and professional studies (including Accounting, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Marine Science, Nursing, and Film and Media Arts); designed for students seeking baccalaureate degrees.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's and doctoral programs (MBA, M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Business Analytics, M.S. in Cybersecurity, M.S. in Finance, M.S. in Marketing, M.Ed., Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Executive MBA); for professionals seeking advanced credentials and recent undergraduates continuing their studies.
• 4+1 Accelerated Combined Degree Programs Programs allowing undergraduates to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in five years, including 4+1 MBA, 4+1 M.Ed., 4+1 M.S. in Accounting, 4+1 M.S. in Criminology, 4+1 M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology, and 4+1 M.S. in Marketing.
• Dual Degree Program with École des Hautes Études Commerciales du Nord International dual degree allowing graduate students to earn Master of Science degrees from both UTampa and École des Hautes Études Commerciales du Nord (France); UTampa's first dual degree offering.
• Canvas Learning Management System Online learning platform delivering courses, assignments, grades, and academic content to UTampa students and faculty.
• Spartan SOS Mobile Safety Application Mobile app providing UTampa students and employees direct access to Campus Safety in emergencies and quick connection to other campus services; available on Apple App Store and Google Play.
• SpartanNet Portal Institutional portal giving students, faculty, and staff access to academic records, financial information, email, and campus resources.
• Academic Success Center Tutoring, academic coaching, advising, and learning accommodations services helping students succeed academically and graduate on time.
• Career Services Career counseling, job and internship searching tools (via Handshake), internship placement, and professional development to prepare students for post-graduation employment.
• Experiential Education Programs Experiential learning opportunities including credit and non-credit research, thousands of internships annually, education abroad, leadership development, and academic service-learning.
• Athletics Programs NCAA Division II athletics program with 24 national championships across baseball, beach volleyball, women's lacrosse, basketball, swimming, softball, and cross country; also includes club sports and intramurals.
• Library Services Library platform providing UTampa students and faculty access to academic databases, e-journals, documents, online catalog, and scholarly resources.
• Campus Housing On-campus residence halls including Austin Hall, Brevard Hall, and the recently opened Grand Center (Fall 2025) featuring a 700-student capacity, resort-style amenities, and an open-air sky park.
• Information Technology and Security Services ITS department providing technology support, email access, cybersecurity monitoring, and enterprise solutions including Workday integration; certified against ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
• AI Across the University Initiative Institutional initiative led by Provost Mike Stephenson to embed AI literacy into Spartan Ready general education courses and accelerate faculty integration of AI tools across disciplines to prepare graduates for AI-integrated careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of UTampa graduates report achieving their post-graduation goals
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• École des Hautes Études Commerciales du Nord (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025First dual degree program for UTampa with a prestigious French business school. Graduate students can earn Master of Science degrees from both institutions.
• Davis United World College (UWC) Scholars ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UTampa is a partner institution in the Davis UWC Scholars Program, welcoming meritorious students who completed the International Baccalaureate diploma at UWC high schools worldwide. Over 70 students enrolled in Fall 2024 as new and returning scholars.
• Avis Rent a CarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering UTampa friends and families discounts on Avis car rental rates throughout the U.S. AWD number B537800 provided for special rates.
• Film Tampa BayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership sending four UTampa students to Cannes Film Festival in May with Film Tampa Bay and FilmUSA.
• Make-a-Wish Southern FloridaminorOthersFraternity and Sorority Life students raised $199,774 for Make-a-Wish Southern Florida.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Leo University: Private Florida university comparable in scale and market positioning. Serves similar undergraduate and graduate student populations in Florida private higher education.
• Stetson University: Private Florida university of comparable size and scope, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Most comparable peer given similar Carnegie classification, student population, and Florida private higher education positioning.
• Barry University: Private Florida university serving undergraduate and graduate students with comparable enrollment scale. Direct competitor for Florida private university applicants and graduate students.
• Nova Southeastern University: Larger private Florida university competing across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Comparable programmatic breadth and competes for same Florida private higher education market.
• Florida Southern College: Private Florida college with similar undergraduate focus and regional athletic brand. Comparable Carnegie classification and competitive market overlap in central Florida.
• Rollins College: Private comprehensive university in Florida offering undergraduate and graduate programs with strong regional brand. Comparable in size, selectivity, and Florida private market positioning as UTampa.
• Eckerd College: Private Florida liberal arts college with NCAA Division II athletics, located in St. Petersburg near Tampa. Comparable size, athletics division, and geographic market overlap with UTampa.
• Palm Beach Atlantic University: Private Florida faith-affiliated university with similar Carnegie classification and undergraduate focus. Comparable private higher education positioning within Florida market.
• University of St. Thomas (Houston): Private comprehensive university with similar enrollment scale, undergraduate-graduate mix, and Division II athletics. Comparable in scope and private university positioning nationally.

Broad incumbents

• University of Miami: Major private Florida research university that competes for the same Florida-resident applicant pool and graduate students, though at larger scale and broader portfolio including medical school and major research operation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uoftampa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/utchannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/7148517394
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-university-of-tampa
• Instagraminstagram.com/uoftampa
• TikToktiktok.com/@uoftampa
• Pinterestpinterest.com/uoftampa

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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