USD Admission Requirements
San Diego, CaliforniaChances of getting into University of San Diego
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
52.9%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into USD and can I get accepted? The school has a 53% acceptance rate ranking it #43 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 7,031 out of 13,287 applicants were admitted making USD a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 24 percent. University of San Diego typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1190-1360Applicants Submitting SAT
67%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 600 |
| SAT Math 25th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1190 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 670 |
| SAT Math 75th | 690 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1360 |
| Average SAT Score | 1280 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of San Diego?
University of San Diego typically requires applicants to be in the top 26 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1190 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1100. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1280 out of 1600. The school ranks #23 in California for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 67 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1360 and Above | Good | >66% |
| 1275 to 1360 | Avg + | 53%-66% |
| 1190 to 1275 | Avg - | 40%-53% |
| 1105 to 1190 | Reach | 28%-40% |
| Less than 1105 | Low | <28% |
USD ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
25-30Applicants Submitting ACT
45%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 25 |
| ACT Math 25th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 25 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 33 |
| ACT Math 75th | 29 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 30 |
| Average ACT Score | 27 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into USD?
Admission data indicates that USD regularly accepts students with ACT's of 25 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 22 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 22 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 30 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #21 in California for highest average ACT composite score. 45 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of San Diego.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 30 and Above | Good | >68% |
| 27 to 30 | Avg + | 53%-68% |
| 25 to 27 | Avg - | 42%-53% |
| 23 to 25 | Reach | 33%-42% |
| Less than 23 | Low | <33% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.88Typical High School Grades
A-You will need exceptionally good grades to get into University of San Diego. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of San Diego was 3.88 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #11 in California for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as USD accepts 53% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 66% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 19% | Avg - |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 9% | Reach |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 5% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
91% of University of San Diego freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 45% |
| Top 25% of class | 91% |
| Top 50% of class | 95% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 5% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 7,977 | 5,310 | 13,287 |
| Accepted | 4,276 | 2,755 | 7,031 |
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 52% | 53% |
| Enrolled | 793 | 517 | 1,310 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 19% | 19% | 19% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of San Diego and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of San Diego prefer SAT or ACT?
67% of students submit their SAT scores to USD. 45% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of San Diego?
53% of those who apply are granted admission to USD. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of San Diego?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1190 and 1360. 67% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of San Diego?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 25 and 30. 45% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
