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USF at a Glance The University of South Florida System includes three institutions serving more than 48,000 students: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and, USF Sarasota-Manatee. Each institution is separately accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and has a distinct mission and detailed strategic plan. The USF System offers 240 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. Awarded $440,577,680 in new research grants and contracts in FY 2015, the National Science Foundation ranks USF 41st in the nation for research expenditures among both public and private institutions. The university has an annual budget of nearly $2 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Serving the Tampa Bay region and beyond, the USF System is a strong presence that provides a competitive differentiation. In addition to being a uniied voice for higher education, the USF System seeks to capitalize on the synergies and interdisciplinary strengths among its institutions for the beneit of students, faculty, staff, alumni and communities. florida.HIGH.TECH 2016 27