University of San Diego

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$58,420

4.9% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$37,918

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

52.4%

17,008 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

9,714

76.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

83.7%

1,091 Graduates

About

University of San Diego is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of San Diego were Law (250 degrees awarded) and Nursing Practice (33 degrees).

In 2024, 3,042 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of San Diego. 56.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,400 degrees), 1.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (718 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of San Diego is $58,420, which is $26,500 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of San Diego is $58,420, which is $26,500 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $37,918.

In 2024, 75% of undergraduate students attending University of San Diego received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$58,420

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of San Diego was $58,420. The cost of tuition at University of San Diego is $26,500 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of San Diego (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$37,918

2024 Value

0.645%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of San Diego had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $37,918. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of San Diego grew by 0.645%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of San Diego (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,758

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of San Diego was of $18,758 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.82% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of San Diego (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at University of San Diego received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.74% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of San Diego (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of San Diego received 17,008 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.61% annual growth. Out of those 17,008 applicants, 8,908 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.4% acceptance rate.

There were 9,714 students enrolled at University of San Diego in 2024. 69% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of San Diego has an overall enrollment yield of 12.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

8,908

Accepted Out of 17,008

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of San Diego was 52.4% (8,908 admissions from 17,008 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 46.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.61%, while admissions grew by 19.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of San Diego (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

69%

Submission Percentage (2019)

788

Scores Submitted (2019)

69% of enrolled first-time students at University of San Diego in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of San Diego had a total enrollment of 9,714 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of San Diego is 7,415 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,299. This means that 76.3% of students enrolled at University of San Diego are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of San Diego, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.4% White, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.79% Asian, 6.57% Two or More Races, 5.04% Black or African American, 0.381% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of San Diego in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.1%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.6%), followed by White Male (15.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of San Diego in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,714 students. The full-time enrollment at University of San Diego is 7,415 and the part-time enrollment is 2,299. This means that 76.3% of students enrolled at University of San Diego are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of San Diego (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of San Diego was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of San Diego had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of San Diego (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,017 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,508 enrolled students
Asian
854 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of San Diego is 41.4% White, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.79% Asian, 6.57% Two or More Races, 5.04% Black or African American, 0.381% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 575 students (5.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 386 more women than men received degrees from University of San Diego. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of San Diego is white (1,400 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (718 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of San Diego is Law (250 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Practice (33 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of San Diego, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (405 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (42 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (158 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of San Diego are Accountants & auditors (1,020,926 people), Other managers (818,250 people), Financial managers (532,029 people), Chief executives & legislators (412,176 people), and Human resources workers (265,710 people).

The most specialized majors at University of San Diego in 2024 are Legal (405 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (42 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (158 degrees), Protective Services (147 degrees), and Business (885 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of San Diego are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at University of San Diego are Legal (405 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (42 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (158 degrees), Protective Services (147 degrees), and Business (885 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of San Diego are Elementary & secondary schools (661,735 people), Computer Systems Design (608,395 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (506,631 people), Banking & related activities (464,563 people), and Construction (460,419 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of San Diego.

Most Common (2024)

General Finance
186 degrees awarded
Real Estate
135 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
130 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of San Diego was General Finance with 186 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of San Diego according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,328

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,714

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,328 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Diego, which is 0.775 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,714).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of San Diego by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 133 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Diego in General Finance, which is 2.51 times more than the 53 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 152 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Diego in Law, which is 1.55 times more than the 98 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

70%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 70% of students graduating from University of San Diego completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (92.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of San Diego is Female and Asian (92.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.12% of graduates (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,400 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
718 degrees awarded
Asian
259 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of San Diego is white (1,400 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (718 degrees).

5.16% of degree recipients (157 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
968 degrees awarded
White Female
956 degrees awarded
White Female
904 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of San Diego is white female (968 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (956 degrees).

Operations

University of San Diego has an endowment valued at nearly $714M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 73M (10.2%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of San Diego had a total salary expenditure of 422M. University of San Diego employs 231 Professors, 139 Associate professors and 130 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of San Diego are Male Professor (124), Female Professor (107), and Female Assistant professor (78).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Diego are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 294 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 285 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 202 employees.

Endowment

$714M

2024 Endowment

6.02%

growth from 2023

University of San Diego has an endowment valued at about $714M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of San Diego grew 6.02% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $462M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of San Diego (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$220M

2024 Salaries

11.4%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of San Diego paid a median of $220M in salaries, which represents 52.1% of their overall expenditure ($422M) and a 11.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.76% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.18% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$62.3M

Instructional Salaries

524

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of San Diego paid a total of $62.3M to 524 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Diego were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 294 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 285 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 202 employees.

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