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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.



This Hillel serves: University of South Florida; University of Tampa; Florida Southern College

Undergraduate Enrollment

30 Jewish Students (1.1%*)
2,725 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

0 Jewish Students (0%*)
545 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience

  • Served by Hillel Yes
  • Religious Services Available Unknown
  • Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
  • Birthright Israel Participation Yes
  • Alt Break Participation No
  • Jewish Studies Offered No
  • Israel Fellow No
  • JLIC Educator No
  • Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No

Campus Climate for Jewish Students

Additional Campus Information

  • Private/Public Private
  • Acceptance Rate 57%
  • U.S. Region N/A
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $41,500
  • Tuition Out-of-State $41,500
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 45% / 4%
  • Greek Life Yes

Related News

Welcome to Hillel: The Ramirez Sisters Head Back to School

College students across the country are headed back to school. At the University of Central Florida (UCF) and at New York University (NYU), two sisters are kicking off the school year as brand new Hillel staff members. Melina Ramirez, Engagement Manager at UCF Hillel, and Sofie Ramirez, Springboard Innovation Fellow at NYU Hillel, are excited to welcome students back to campus and to continue their own Hillel journeys.

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