University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of San Diego
The University of San Diego (USD) is a private Catholic research university in San Diego, California, United States. Chartered in 1949 as the independent San Diego College for Women and San Diego University (comprising the College for Men and School of Law), the two institutions merged in 1972. The university includes the College of Arts and Sciences, Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, Division of Professional and Continuing Education, Knauss School of Business, School of Law, School of Leadership and Education Services (SOLES), and the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering. USD has 89 undergraduate and graduate programs, and enrolls approximately 9,073 undergraduate, paralegal, graduate and law students. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The San Diego Toreros compete in NCAA Division I (FCS) as a member of the West Coast Conference.
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52%
Acceptance
$30,365
Net price
5,671
Enrollment
84%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
52%
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$30,365
Average net price
$59,486
In-state tuition
$59,486
Out-of-state tuition
$19,918
Room & board
$1,062
Books & supplies
$78,720
Total cost of attendance
21%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Students with federal loans
$22,940
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$86,522
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$64,995
Median earnings (6 yrs)
84%
Graduation rate
91%
Retention rate
89%
Earn more than a HS grad
$18,725
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
5,671
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
25%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of San Diego FAQ
Is University of San Diego a public or private school?
University of San Diego is a private nonprofit institution located in San Diego, CA.
What is the acceptance rate at University of San Diego?
University of San Diego has an acceptance rate of 52%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of San Diego cost?
The average annual net price at University of San Diego is $30,365 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $59,486.
What is the graduation rate at University of San Diego?
About 84% of students at University of San Diego complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of San Diego graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of San Diego students earn a median of $86,522 per year.
How many students attend University of San Diego?
University of San Diego enrolls about 5,671 students.
Campus
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