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University of San Diego

University of San Diego is a medium, private institution located in San Diego, ca. Founded in 1949, University of San Diego offers undergraduate degrees in 95 majors.

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4 Year, Private
Division 1
5,726 undergraduates
cost $56,444 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of San Diego? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 46.8%
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Average high school GPA 4.1
Application fee $55
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of San Diego is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Law
Finance and Financial Management Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Marketing
Legal Support Services
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $56,444
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,084
Books & supplies $938
Other expenses $3,978
Cost of attendance* $79,444
Average financial aid package $50,241
Estimated cost $29,203 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $56,444
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,084
Books & supplies $938
Other expenses $3,978
Cost of attendance* $79,444
Average financial aid package $50,241
Estimated cost $29,203 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of San Diego has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,726, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

9,110

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
44%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
25%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of San Diego, students love their Women in Business at USD, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
phone 6192604600
address www.sandiego.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Women in business at usd

Usd pilates club

Filipino ugnayan student organization

Asian student association

Student finance association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of San Diego to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of San Diego?

University of San Diego is located in San Diego, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at University of San Diego? 

The acceptance rate for University of San Diego is 47%.

What’s the average GPA for University of San Diego?

The average high school GPA for University of San Diego students was 4.1.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of San Diego?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of San Diego including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $317,776.

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