University of San Diego
San Diego, California · Private, a large city · 5,671 undergraduates
Affiliated with Roman Catholic.
Is it hard to get into USD?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- EssayRequired
- PortfolioConsidered
How much does USD cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,814 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $17,381 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,109 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $24,962 |
| Over $110,000 | $52,698 |
- Room and board on campus
- $20,590 a year; $22,752 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,080 a year
- The school's own grants
- 84% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $34,067
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do USD students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do USD graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do USD students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to USD?
- Background
- White 43%, Hispanic 28%, Black 5%, Asian 7%, Two or more 8%, International 6%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 3,064 beds
What do USD graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 99 | $88,462 | $179,827 | $21,000 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 60 | Hidden | Hidden | $25,250 |
| Engineering, General | 31 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Industrial Engineering | 57 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering | 104 | $81,593 | $107,219 | $19,000 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 107 | $75,812 | $119,950 | $21,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 307 | $64,129 | $86,515 | $19,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 361 | $71,135 | $108,232 | $20,898 |
| International Business | 86 | $64,754 | $92,769 | $25,526 |
| Marketing | 206 | $60,568 | $95,759 | $19,250 |
| Real Estate | 260 | $65,952 | $93,920 | $19,500 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 37 | $65,140 | $95,583 | Hidden |
| Biology, General | 147 | $44,375 | $73,916 | $21,403 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 69 | $45,494 | Hidden | $14,250 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 137 | $41,561 | $90,815 | $21,250 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 19 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 49 | $43,413 | $65,612 | $24,625 |
| History | 31 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 21 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 40 | $24,283 | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 34 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Architecture and design
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | 40 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics | 60 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 32 | Hidden | $54,745 | Hidden |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare USD with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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Social sciences