C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
81/100 · earnings-weighted

United States University

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 San Diego, California 92108
United States University campus, San Diego, CA
United States University campus, San Diego, CA. Photo: United States University, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
F
34/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,539
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at United States University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$80,980
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,909
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,244
Median debt at graduation
15.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 81st percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at United States University

Median pay of master's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$120,862$143,181+19%#55 of 432#123$46,254
Educational Administration and Supervision—$62,007-14%#359 of 453#430—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The United States University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $593,627
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,093/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92108 (4.1% cap, San Diego)

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🏆 Where United States University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#19
Nursing Education
of 22 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,467 $6,467

Financial Aid

32%
Receive Any Aid
26%
Receive Pell Grants
26%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,539
Total Students
81%
Women
7%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 33%
Hispanic 19%
Black 13%
Asian 28%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 83%
Fully Online 17%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 7%
25-64 (Adult) 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at United States University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend United States University?
Tuition at United States University is $6,467 for in-state students and $6,467 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at United States University?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is United States University a good school?
United States University has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend United States University?
United States University has a total enrollment of 2,539 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology