What University of San Diego costs
University of San Diego charges $59,486 a year in published tuition and fees, about $29,743 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $78,720 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $29,725 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into University of San Diego
For fall 2024, University of San Diego received 17,008 applications and admitted 8,908 students, and 1,104 enrolled as first-years.
What University of San Diego students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of San Diego (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Finance | 147 |
| Business Administration and Management | 114 |
| Psychology | 99 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 94 |
| Communication | 73 |
| Neuroscience | 70 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 68 |
| Political Science and Government | 67 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of San Diego
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California: about 5 miles away
- San Diego State University, San Diego, California: about 7 miles away
- University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California: about 8 miles away
- California State University, San Marcos, San Marcos, California: about 25 miles away
Colleges like University of San Diego
Smaller private universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California: 5,287 undergraduates
- Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California: 7,094 undergraduates
- Seattle University, Seattle, Washington: 4,062 undergraduates
- California Baptist University, Riverside, California: 8,179 undergraduates
- University of the Pacific, Stockton, California: 3,204 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of San Diego's acceptance rate? 52.4% for fall 2024: 8,908 of 17,008 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of San Diego? $59,486 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of San Diego? About 5,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at University of San Diego? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of San Diego (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of San Diego
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
