University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · City · 5,671 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
San Diego, CA, 92110-2492 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SAN · San Diego
3 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$78,720
Avg net price
$30,365
Room & board
$19,918
Tuition
$59,486
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,586
$30–48k
$17,441
$48–75k
$19,557
$75–110k
$27,012
$110k+
$46,989
Admissions
Admit rate
52%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
University of San Diego accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
83%
1st-yr retention
91%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
81%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
81%
Transferred
14%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
4%
Median earnings (6yr)
$64,995
Median earnings (10yr)
$86,522
Median debt
$22,940
Monthly loan payment
$243
Debt range (25th–75th)
$11,250–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,500
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
13
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
25%
Median family income
$70,085
Independent students
11%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
43%
Hispanic
28%
Black
5%
Asian
7%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$64,995
10 years after entry
$86,522
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Institutional
Endowment
$714M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
54%
Avg faculty salary
$13,201/mo
Instructional spend/student
$18,725
Federal loan rate
32%
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