University of San Diego, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
University of San Diego Rankings
Affordability24
Selectivity67
Retention77
Graduation71
Earnings72
Diversity77
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of San Diego
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Business, Management, Marketing42%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Engineering9%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of San Diego
53%
Admission Rate
640
Median SAT Math
635
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)590–690
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)600–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of San Diego
$49K
In-State Tuition
$49K
Out-of-State Tuition
$65K
Average Total Cost
$33K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $24K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $32K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $43K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of San Diego
38%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
80%
Repayment Rate
$239
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 33% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $11K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 75% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 80% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 83% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 85% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of San Diego
90%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
4%
Withdrawal Rate
81%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 68% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 81% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 79% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 67% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 83% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80% | 51% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 71% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 73% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 94% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of San Diego
92%
Employment Rate
$50K
Median Salary
$31K
25 Pctl Salary
$70K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $31K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $50K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $70K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $86K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $50K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $58K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $60K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of San Diego
5,760
Undergraduates
81%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
3,218
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 9% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of San Diego, CA
Southern States University
1 miles, SW
United States University
2 miles, E
San Diego Mesa College
3 miles, NE