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USF Hillel: Morris & Bertha Escol Center for Jewish Campus Life is the heart of Jewish life at the University of South Florida. There`s always something happening at USF Hillel. Whether it`s Shabbat dinner every week, Bulls 4 Israel programs, learning opportunities, our weekly Ice Cream Parlor (we make it ourselves in our kosher kitchen), Jewish cooking classes, or just hanging out with friends, Hillel is the place to be at USF.

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,200 Jewish Students (3.3%*)
36,521 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

200 Jewish Students (1.7%*)
11,547 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience

  • Served by Hillel Yes
  • Religious Services Available Yes
  • Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus No
  • Kosher Food Available Yes
  • Birthright Israel Participation Yes
  • Alt Break Participation No
  • Jewish Studies Offered Yes
  • Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
  • Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
  • Israel Fellow No

Kosher Dining

USF Hillel has a brand new kosher kitchen, and expanded dining/program space.

Options: Meals available on shabbat/holidays only

Additional Campus Information

  • Private/Public Public
  • Acceptance Rate 48%
  • U.S. Region South
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $4,559
  • Tuition Out-of-State $15,473
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 17% / 8%
  • Greek Life Yes

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13101 USF Sycamore Drive
Tampa FL 33620 US
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813-899-2788
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