University of San Diego
PrivateSan Diego, CA
University of San Diego is a private mid-sized school in San Diego, CA, enrolling about 5,671 undergraduates. University of San Diego is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 52%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $149,847/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of San Diego's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of San Diego weighs your application
From University of San Diego's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of San Diego look for in applicants?
Per University of San Diego's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of San Diego's acceptance rate?
University of San Diego in San Diego, CA admits approximately 52% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does University of San Diego cost?
University of San Diego's total cost of attendance is reported at $78,720 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of San Diego?
University of San Diego's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of San Diego require students to live on campus?
No -- University of San Diego doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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