University of San DiegoUniversity of San Diego
San Diego, CA · West
- Acceptance rate
- 52.4%
- Cost after aid
- $30,365
- Graduation rate
- 84%
What University of San Diego says matters
How University of San Diego rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.
- Acceptance rate
- 52%
- 8,909 of 17,010
- Yield
- 12%
- 1,104 enrolled
- CDS year
- 2024-25
Acceptance rate by gender
- Men
- 52%3,262 of 6,311
- Women
- 53%5,646 of 10,697
Very important
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Academic GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Application essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character or personal qualities
- Volunteer work
Considered
- Interview
- First generation
- Geographical residence
- Religious affiliation or commitment
- Work experience
- Level of applicant's interest
Not considered
- Standardized test scores
- Alumni relation
- State residency
The full Common Data Set
Every figure University of San Diego published for 2024-25, section by section.
First-Time, First-Year Admission97
Entrance Exams
- AP
- X
- CLEP
- X
- Institutional Exam
- X
- Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
- No
Applications
- Total first-time, first-year men who applied
- 6,311
- Total first-time, first-year women who applied
- 10,697
- Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
- 2
- Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
- 3,262
- Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
- 5,646
- Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
- 1
- Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
- 0
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
- 400
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
- 1
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
- 702
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
- 1
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
- 0
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
- 0
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
- 0
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year students who applied
- 17,010
- Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
- 8,909
- Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
- 1,104
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 9,049
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 4,781
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 554
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 7,085
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 3,724
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 477
Wait List
- Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
- Yes
- Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
- 3,885
- Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
- 1,986
- Number of wait-listed students admitted:
- 1,441
Admissions Requirements
- Total academic units
- 15
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 3
- Science
- 3
- Of these, units that must be lab
- 2
- Foreign language
- 3
- Social studies
- 2
Basis for Selection
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Very Important
- Class rank
- Important
- Academic GPA
- Very Important
- Standardized test scores
- Not Considered
- Application Essay
- Important
- Recommendation(s)
- Important
- Interview
- Considered
- Extracurricular activities
- Important
- Talent/ability
- Important
- Character/personal qualities
- Important
- First generation
- Considered
- Alumni/ae relation
- Not Considered
- Geographical residence
- Considered
- State residency
- Not Considered
- Religious affiliation/commitment
- Considered
- Volunteer work
- Important
- Work experience
- Considered
- Level of applicant’s interest
- Considered
First-time, first-year Profile
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
- 0
- SAT Math: Total
- 0
- SAT Composite: Total
- 0
- ACT Composite: Total
- 0
- Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
- 35%
- Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
- 78%
- Percent in top half of high school graduating class
- 97%
- Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
- 3.0%
- Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
- 0
- Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
- 30%
- Percent who had GPA of 4.0
- 58%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
- 25%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
- 12%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
- 4.0%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
- 100%
- Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
- 0
- Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
- 0
- Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
- 0
- Total
- 100
- Total
- 0
- Total
- 0
- Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
- 4.02
- Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
- 100%
Admission Policies
- Does your institution have an application fee?
- Yes
- Amount of application fee:
- 55
- Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
- Yes
- Same fee
- X
- Does your institution have an application closing date?
- Yes
- Application closing date (fall)
- 1
- Priority Date
- 15
- Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
- Yes
- Yes, on a rolling basis:
- X
- Beginning date
- 3
- Yes, by:
- 1
- Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
- Yes
- If yes, maximum period of postponement:
- One Year
- Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
- Yes
- Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
- Yes
- Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
- Yes
Transfer Admission40
Fall Applicants
- Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
- Yes
- If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
- Yes
- Men
- 715
- Women
- 785
- Another Gender
- 2
- Unknown
- 1,502
- Total
- 482
- Men
- 516
- Women
- 1
- Another Gender
- 999
- Unknown
- 174
- Total
- 171
- Men
- 0
- Women
- 345
Application for Admission
- Fall
- X
- Spring
- X
- Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
- Yes
- High school transcript
- Required of Some
- College transcript(s)
- Required of All
- Essay or personal statement
- Not Required
- Interview
- Not Required
- Standardized test scores
- Not Required
- Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
- Not Required
- If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
- 3.0
- List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
- D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
- Fall
- 3
- Winter
- 1
- Fall
- 10
- Winter
- 1
- Fall
- 6
- Winter
- 15
- Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
- No
- Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
- N/A
Transfer Credit Policies
- Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
- 30
- American Council on Education (ACE)
- No
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Yes
- DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
- No
- Number
- 60
- Unit Type
- credit
- Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
- No
Academic Offerings and Policies25
Special Study Options
- Accelerated program
- X
- Double major
- X
- Dual enrollment
- X
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- X
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- X
- Honors Program
- X
- Independent study
- X
- Internships
- X
- Liberal arts/career combination
- X
- Student-designed major
- X
- Study abroad
- X
- Teacher certification program
- X
- Undergraduate Research
- X
- Weekend college
- X
Required Course Work
- Arts/fine arts
- X
- English (including composition)
- X
- Foreign languages
- X
- History
- X
- Humanities
- X
- Intensive writing
- X
- Mathematics
- X
- Philosophy
- X
- Sciences (biological or physical)
- X
- Social science
- X
- Other (describe):
- X
Student Life37
Percent Participating
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 47%
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 94%
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 6.0%
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 0
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 41%
- Percent of men who join fraternities
- 14%
- Percent of women who join sororities
- 20%
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 51%
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 49%
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 4.0%
Average Age
- Average age of full-time students
- 18
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 18
- Average age of full-time students
- 20
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 20
Activities Offered
- Campus Ministries
- X
- Choral groups
- X
- Concert band
- X
- Dance
- X
- Drama/theater
- X
- International Student Organization
- X
- Jazz band
- X
- Literary magazine
- X
- Model UN
- X
- Music ensembles
- X
- Musical theater
- X
- Pep band
- X
- Radio station
- X
- Student government
- X
- Student newspaper
- X
- Student-run film society
- X
- Television station
- X
Housing
- Coed dorms
- X
- Men's dorms
- X
- Women's dorms
- X
- Apartments for single students
- X
- Special housing for disabled students
- X
- Living Learning Communities
- X
Annual Expenses25
Information
- Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
- https://www.sandiego.edu/admission-and-aid/undergraduate/tuition-and-financial-aid/net-price-calculator.php
Private Tuition
- Tuition
- 61340
- Tuition
- 61340
All Institutions Expenses
- Required Fees:
- 1080
- Food and housing (on-campus):
- 18230
- Housing Only (on-campus):
- 12810
- Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
- 5420
- Required Fees:
- 1080
- Food and housing (on-campus):
- 18230
- Housing Only (on-campus):
- 12810
- Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
- 5420
Credits per Term
- Minimum
- 18
Tuition Policies
- Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
- No
- Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
- Yes
- If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in G1?
- 0
Estimated Expenses
- Books and supplies:
- 1080
- Transportation:
- 1251
- Other expenses:
- 3285
- Books and supplies:
- 1080
- Transportation
- 1818
- Other expenses:
- 4140
- Books and supplies:
- 1080
- Food and housing total*
- 22752
- Transportation:
- 1989
- Other expenses:
- 5067
Financial Aid126
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 221
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 23,136
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 29
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 52,718
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 1,244
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 19,789
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 120
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 49,965
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 9
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 25,569
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 0
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 0
Reporting Year
- 2023-2024 Final
- X
Methodology
- Both FM and IM
- 21367153
Need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 7060387
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 113677096
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 1187525
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 143292161
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 15529160
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 2550335
- Federal Work-Study
- 92725
- State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
- 18172220
- Total Self-Help
- 10071998
- Parent Loans
- 818471
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 2079854
- Athletic Awards
- 6287793
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 33629
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 26713783
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 835114
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 33870319
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 3653917
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 2115096
- State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
- 5769013
- Total Self-Help
- 22979254
- Parent Loans
- 2454294
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 6411683
Students Awarded Aid
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
- 1,102
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 872
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 645
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 637
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 635
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 427
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 365
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 103
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 86%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 59506
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 53833
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 6979
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 4945
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
- 5,584
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 3,638
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 2,997
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 2,978
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 2,947
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 1,986
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 1,649
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 470
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 80%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 54501
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 48574
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 6060
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 6221
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
- 87
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 33
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 27
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 25
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 25
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 13
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 11
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 1
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 52%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 23601
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 20447
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 19
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 6253
Source Type Loan
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 363
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 349
- C. Institutional loan programs.
- 53
- D. State loan programs.
- 0
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 42
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 40.00
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 39.00
- C. Institutional loan programs.
- 6.00
- D. State loan programs.
- 0.00
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 5.00
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 27398
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 20756
- C. Institutional loan programs.
- 9493
- D. State loan programs.
- 0
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 52350
Aid to Nonresidents
- Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
- X
- If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
- 60
- Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
- 18,593
- Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
- 1,134,194
Financial Aid Forms
- FAFSA
- X
Financial Aid Deadlines
- Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
- X
- Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
- 3
- No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
- 2
Financial Aid Reply
- Students must reply by (date):
- 5
- or within____weeks of notification.
- 1
Aid Available
- Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
- X
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
- X
- Federal Direct PLUS Loans
- X
- College/university loans from institutional funds
- X
- Federal Pell Grants
- X
- Federal SEOG
- X
- State scholarships/grants
- X
- Private scholarships
- X
- College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
- X
Institutional Aid
- Academics
- X
- Alumni affiliation
- X
- Art
- X
- Athletics
- X
- Job skills
- X
- Leadership
- X
- Music/drama
- X
- State/district residency
- X
- Academics
- X
- Alumni affiliation
- X
- Art
- X
- Athletics
- X
- Job skills
- X
- Leadership
- X
- Music/drama
- X
- State/district residency
- X
- If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
- N/A
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred23
Diploma/Certificates
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 0
Associate
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 0
Bachelors
- Natural resources and conservation
- 3
- Architecture
- 1.5
- Area, ethnic, and gender studies
- 0.2
- Communication/journalism
- 5.7
- Computer and information sciences
- 4.1
- Engineering
- 8.3
- Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
- 0.4
- English
- 1.4
- Liberal arts/general studies
- 1.2
- Biological/life sciences
- 11.6
- Mathematics and statistics
- 0.2
- Military science and military technologies
- 28
- Interdisciplinary studies
- 1.7
- Philosophy and religious studies
- 0.5
- Physical sciences
- 0.6
- Psychology
- 7.7
- Social sciences
- 10.8
- Visual and performing arts
- 1.6
- Business/marketing
- 38.8
- History
- 0.8
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100%
Enrollment And Persistence138
Institutional Enrollment
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
- 400
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
- 164
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
- 1,855
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
- 0
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
- 2,445
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- Total degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
- 0
- Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
- 0
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
- 702
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
- 149
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
- 2,314
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
- 3,206
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- Total degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
- 0
- Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
- 0
- Total undergraduate students: another gender
- 0
- Total undergraduate students: unknown
- 0
- Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
- 0
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
- 0
- Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
- 0
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 5,851
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
- 3,863
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
- 9,714
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
- 0
- Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
- 0
- Total Graduate Students: unknown
- 0
- Total All Students: unknown
- 0
All
- Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
- 0
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
- Nonresidents
- 52
- Hispanic/Latino
- 339
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 53
- White, non-Hispanic
- 453
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 1
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 77
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 6
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 95
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 28
- TOTAL
- 1,104
- Nonresidents
- 361
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1,576
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 270
- White, non-Hispanic
- 2,441
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 11
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 397
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 23
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 436
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 156
- TOTAL
- 5,671
- Nonresidents
- 423
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1,624
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 277
- White, non-Hispanic
- 2,466
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 11
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 417
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 26
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 442
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 165
- TOTAL
- 5,851
Persistence
- Certificate/diploma
- 0
- Associate degrees
- 0
- Bachelor's degrees
- 1,290
- Postbachelor's certificates
- 154
- Master's degrees
- 1,057
- Post-Master's certificates
- 0
- Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
- 46
- Doctoral degrees – professional practice
- 283
- Doctoral degrees – other
- 0
Graduation Rates
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 205
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 305
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 798
- Total
- 1,308
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 1
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 0
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 3
- Total
- 4
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 204
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 305
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 795
- Total
- 1,304
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 145
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 215
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 543
- Total
- 903
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 22
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 40
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 116
- Total
- 178
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 1
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 3
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 6
- Total
- 10
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 168
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 258
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 665
- Total
- 1,091
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 82
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 85
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 84
- Total
- 84
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 204
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 278
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 726
- Total
- 1,208
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 2
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 1
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 0
- Total
- 3
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 202
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 277
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 726
- Total
- 1,205
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 127
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 195
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 540
- Total
- 862
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 16
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 25
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 66
- Total
- 107
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 5
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 2
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 7
- Total
- 14
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 148
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 222
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 613
- Total
- 983
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 73
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 80
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 84
- Total
- 82
- 2021 Cohort
- 0
- 2020 Cohort
- 0
Instructional Faculty And Class Size47
Instructional Faculty
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 524
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 156
- C. Total number who are women
- 268
- D. Total number who are men
- 256
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 18
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 480
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 41
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 3
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 0
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 121
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 494
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 158
- C. Total number who are women
- 241
- D. Total number who are men
- 253
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 4
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 276
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 207
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 11
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 0
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 222
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 1,018
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 314
- C. Total number who are women
- 509
- D. Total number who are men
- 509
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 22
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 756
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 248
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 14
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 0
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 343
Student to Faculty Ratio
- Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
- 13
- based on ____ students
- 6,346
- and ____ faculty
- 484
Undergraduate Class Size
- 10-19
- 121
- 20-29
- 372
- 30-39
- 373
- 40-49
- 338
- 50-99
- 7
- 100+
- 1
- Total
- 1
- 10-19
- 13
- 20-29
- 56
- 30-39
- 24
- 40-49
- 9
- 50-99
- 0
- 100+
- 0
- Total
- 0
About University of San Diego
University of San Diego is a small private university in San Diego, CA, in a city setting.
What University of San Diego looks for
University of San Diego admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at University of San Diego?
University of San Diego admits roughly 52% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does University of San Diego actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $30,365 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is University of San Diego a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of San Diego as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
