B
Good
Score: 67/100

University of San Diego

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 San Diego, California 92110
🌐 www.sandiego.edu/
Outcomes
A
88/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
B
69/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
B
66/100

Quick Stats

9,110
Total Enrollment
82%
Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
47%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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The University of San Diego Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,002,875
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,992/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92108 (4.1% cap, San Diego)

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🏆 Where University of San Diego Ranks

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

🥇
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
of 100 schools
🥇
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
of 6 schools
#13
Artificial Intelligence
of 20 schools
#16
Medical Informatics
of 34 schools
#17
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
of 100 schools
#20
Communication, General
of 100 schools
#21
Real Estate
of 100 schools
#25
Business Analytics
of 62 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $55,690 $55,690
Total Cost (On-Campus) $79,444 $79,444

Financial Aid

86%
Receive Any Aid
21%
Receive Pell Grants
38%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

9,110
Total Students
57%
Women
94%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Hispanic 25%
Black 5%
Asian 9%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 88%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%
25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of San Diego?
University of San Diego has an acceptance rate of 47%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend University of San Diego?
Tuition at University of San Diego is $55,690 for in-state students and $55,690 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of San Diego?
The graduation rate at University of San Diego is 82%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is University of San Diego a good school?
University of San Diego has a Repit College Score of 67/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of San Diego?
University of San Diego has a total enrollment of 9,110 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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