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University of San Diego

San Diego, CA

Tuition

$56,444

Acceptance

47%

Students

9,003

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$56,444

Out-of-State Tuition

$56,444

Avg On-Campus Living

$18,167

Avg Off-Campus Living

$19,431

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$74,611
Net price (after aid)$31,265

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

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$17,543
$30k – $48k$18,083
$48k – $75k$19,998
$75k – $110k$28,397
$110k+$46,152

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$86,522
Median debt at graduation$22,940
Est. monthly loan payment$243

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 3.8×

Graduates earn about 3.8× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants19%

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

Students with federal loans33%

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

82%

Freshman Retention

90%

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.

Outcomes

Strong post-grad earnings

Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.

This school$86.5k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Strong completion rate

82% above avg

Strong year-1 retention

90% above avg

Scholarships available

Aid signal

Affordability snapshot

Tuition

$56.4k

Net price

$31.3k

Pell

19%

Median debt

$22.9k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$86.5k

above avg

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceArts & HumanitiesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (22)

Natural Sciences

BiologyChemistry

Engineering

Biomedical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering

Social Sciences

Political ScienceSociologyInternational RelationsEconomics

Communications

JournalismPublic Relations

Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence

Admissions

Acceptance rate

47%

SAT range

1040 - 1303

ACT range

19 - 29

Campus & Student Life

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Frequently asked questions

About University 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 University of San Diego located?
University of San Diego is located in San Diego, CA, in the United States.
What type of institution is University of San Diego?
University 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 University of San Diego?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of San Diego is approximately 47%. 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 University of San Diego?
University of San Diego's published in-state tuition is approximately $56,444 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 University of San Diego?
University of San Diego reports total enrollment of approximately 9,003 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 University 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 University of San Diego.
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