University of San Diego
Faith-based college · San Diego, CA · 5,671 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
52%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$29,539
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$83,503
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
81%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of San Diego?
University of San Diego accepts about 52 of every 100 applicants (52%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says University of San Diego is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of San Diego's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of San Diego cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $83,503 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $29,539 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $62,420 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$62,420
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$62,420
- Room & board$20,590
- Total cost of attendance$83,503
- Average net price after grants$29,539
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Social Sciences, Engineering, Psychology.
University of San Diego FAQ
- What is University of San Diego's acceptance rate?
- 52% — moderately selective.
- Is University of San Diego test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of San Diego is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of San Diego's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of San Diego cost?
- About $83,503 a year before aid; $29,539 on average after grants.
- What is University of San Diego's FAFSA school code?
- 010395. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of San Diego receives your information.
- What is University of San Diego's graduation rate?
- 81% of students finish within six years.
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