University of San Diego
tuition & fees
$59,486
graduate tuition & fees
$31,240
acceptance rate
52%
Student Population
9,714
online students
1,470
Number of Programs
100
Financial Aid Amount
$37,818
Graduation Rate
84%
University of San Diego is a Private, 4 years college located in San Diego, California. USD ranked 89th in National Universities and 24th in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 9,714 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. USD's acceptance rate is 52.38% last year (undergraduate school).
University of San Diego is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of San Diego and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492 |
| Phone | 619-260-4600 |
| WEB | www.sandiego.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.sandiego.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.sandiego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/application.php |
| Financial Aid | www.sandiego.edu/admission-and-aid/tuition-and-financial-aid.php |
| Net Price Calculator | www.sandiego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/tuition-financial-aid/net-price-calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.sandiego.edu/military/benefits-administration/ |
| Athletic | https://www.sandiego.edu/facts/quick/2024/success.php |
| Disability Service | www.sandiego.edu/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of San Diego is 52.38% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.39%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 52.38 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.39 % |
Tuition & Fees
USD's 2025 tuition & fees is $59,486 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.39% compared to the last year's rate ($56,444).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $31,240. The graduate tuition increased by 6.52% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $59,486 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $31,240 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 9,714 students have enrolled at USD (2024-2025). Among them, 1,470 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. USD has 5,851 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,863 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 9,714 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,851 |
| Graduate Students | 3,863 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,470 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
USD offers 100 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 16 out of the 100 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by USD
| Number of programs | 100 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 16 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |