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Private nonprofit · San Diego, California

University of San Diego

Urban campus · 5,671 undergraduates · 13 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
52%
Test scores
Test-optional
Average net price
$30,365
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
84%
Immaculata Parish Church at USD showing the architectural style of the campus
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What University of San Diego costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$15,586
$30,001 – $48,000
$17,441
$48,001 – $75,000
$19,557
$75,001 – $110,000
$27,012
Over $110,000
$46,989

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$78,720
Tuition and fees
$59,486
First-years given a grant by the school
84%
Average grant from the school
$37,484
Median debt at graduation
$22,940
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
52%
SAT middle 50%
–
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Test-optional
First-year retention
91%

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University of San Diego athletics

NCAA D1, 8 women's and 8 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–38
Basketball1621
Cross country–8
Football–99
Golf–9
Rowing6832
Soccer3335
Softball23–
Swimming & diving32–
Tennis610
Track & field51–
Volleyball18–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
40%
Biological & biomedical sciences
12%
Social sciences
9%
Engineering
8%
Psychology
7%
Communication & journalism
6%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
84%
First-year retention
91%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$86,522
Median debt at graduation
$22,940
Students with a Pell grant
21%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS and Equity in Athletics. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. © 2026 U Shortlist.