ACCEPTANCE RATE
46.7%
More selective than 19% of listed universities.
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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
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$37,675/yr
▲ 10% since 2020-2173% receive aid
Average aid package $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%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
43
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
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
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
3,064
Housing for approximately 53% of students.
Students needing off-campus housing
4,282
Estimated from enrollment and reported on-campus housing capacity.
Setting
city
IN CONTEXT
USD vs. peer institutions
How USD compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
University of San Diego
$37,675
Loyola Marymount University
$54,471
San Diego State University
$19,500
Santa Clara University
$49,651
UC San Diego
$13,293
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$86,522
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 students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of San Diego.