Overview
Student Population
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Online | sandiego.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in San Diego, California, University of San Diego is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 13,287 prospective students applied, and 7,031 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,310 enrolled in the school. 7,349 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,724 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $48,750 plus fees of $608. USD is ranked 98 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
USD is rated within the top 21% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of San Diego within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#98 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#83 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in California
#10 in Best Private Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1190/1360 |
| ACT | 25/30 |
| GPA | 3.88 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,920 |
| Other Fees | $608 |
| Room and Board | $12,980 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,240 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,498 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 39% |
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Biology | 6% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122436 IPEDS survey data for University of San Diego.
Current students may use the University of San Diego GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.