ACCEPTANCE RATE
46.7%
More selective than 81% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Private University
University of San Diego
The University of San Diego is a private nonprofit institution located in sunny San Diego, California, dedicated to a holistic educational experience.
46.7%ACCEPTANCE
$37,675AVG NET PRICE
82%GRAD RATE
9,110STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
San Diego, CAcity
THE SIGNATURE
University of San Diego Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
The University of San Diego is a private nonprofit university established in 1949, offering a four-year education marked by a commitment to academic excellence and a Roman Catholic affiliation. With approximately 9,110 students, USD fosters a vibrant campus community that encourages personal growth and social responsibility.
The university is situated in a picturesque city setting, providing students easy access to the diverse cultural and recreational opportunities that San Diego offers. The campus environment is characterized by a collaborative spirit, with a focus on developing students' intellectual and ethical foundations as they prepare for their future careers and community involvement.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
Founded1949
Settingcity
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
GETTING IN
Admissions
The University of San Diego has a selective admissions process, accepting about 46.7% of applicants, with a competitive applicant pool of approximately 15,953 candidates.
Source: IPEDS 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Jan 15regular
Early Action Nov 1
Early Decision Nov 1
Undergraduate application fee $55.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$56,444/yr
Out-of-state: $56,444/yr.
Net price by income band
$17,543$0–$30,000
$18,083$30,001–$48,000
$19,998$48,001–$75,000
$28,397$75,001–$110,000
$46,152$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$37,675/yr
▲ 10% since 2020-2173% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $35,976.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The University of San Diego emphasizes academic excellence, offering 43 undergraduate majors. The institution is known for its strong commitment to student success, reflected in a six-year graduation rate of 82% and first-year retention rate of 90%.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
40.6% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
82%
▲ 4 pts since 2016
First-year retention
90%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
43
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Business Administration and Management, General.9.6%
Finance, General.9.3%
Psychology, General.7.8%
Communication, General.5.8%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.5.6%
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.5.5%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
3,064
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
city
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$86,522
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
88%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
89%
89% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Neighborhoods near USD
Where students live around University of San Diego — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
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Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of San Diego.