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Design Institute of San Diego

San Diego, CA

Tuition

$29,350

Acceptance

88%

Students

111

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$29,350

Out-of-State Tuition

$29,350

Avg On-Campus Living

$18,167

Avg Off-Campus Living

$19,431

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$47,517
Net price (after aid)$31,293

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$28,154
$75k – $110k$25,392
$110k+$42,093

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$46,920
Median debt at graduation$36,844
Est. monthly loan payment$391

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Weak · 1.3×

Graduates earn about 1.3× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants55%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans57%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

50%

Freshman Retention

71%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Need-based aid friendly

Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.

This school55%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Scholarships available

Aid signal

Open-access admissions

Most qualified applicants are admitted.

Affordability snapshot

Tuition

$29.4k

Net price

$31.3k

Pell

55%

above avg

Median debt

$36.8k

Earnings (10y)

$46.9k

Academics

Program format

On-Campus

Areas of study

CommunicationsBusinessHealth SciencesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesArts & Humanities

Programs (10)

Communications

Public Relations

Business

Accounting

Health Sciences

Health InformaticsPharmacyNursing

Natural Sciences

Mathematics

Social Sciences

SociologyPolitical Science

Arts & Humanities

Art HistoryHistory

Admissions

Acceptance rate

88%

SAT range

852 - 1090

ACT range

14 - 21

Campus & Student Life

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San Diego, CA 92121

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Frequently asked questions

About Design Institute of San Diego

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Design Institute of San Diego located?
Design Institute of San Diego is located in San Diego, CA, in the United States.
What type of institution is Design Institute of San Diego?
Design Institute of San Diego is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Design Institute of San Diego?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at Design Institute of San Diego is approximately 88%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Design Institute of San Diego?
Design Institute of San Diego's published in-state tuition is approximately $29,350 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Design Institute of San Diego?
Design Institute of San Diego reports total enrollment of approximately 111 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Design Institute of San Diego?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Design Institute of San Diego.
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