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UO
University of San Diego
San Diego, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 52% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of San Diego is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of San Diego, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 52%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
5.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
52% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
52%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing39% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Social Sciences12% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $178,950
Earnings 5yr: $144,258
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $163,311
Earnings 5yr: $128,241
Debt: N/A
Real Estate.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,948
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $149,847
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,719
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,235
Earnings 5yr: $130,361
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,025
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,372
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,878
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,533
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,065
Earnings 5yr: $130,132
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,822
Earnings 5yr: $119,023
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,314
Earnings 5yr: $118,396
Debt: $29,276
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,142
Earnings 5yr: $109,018
Debt: $24,969
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,240
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,099
Earnings 5yr: $107,544
Debt: $23,508
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,848
Earnings 5yr: $97,127
Debt: $26,093
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,474
Earnings 5yr: $87,081
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,285
Earnings 5yr: $95,368
Debt: $19,197
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,562
Earnings 5yr: $80,998
Debt: $21,375
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,380
Earnings 5yr: $84,844
Debt: $27,500
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$30,365
In-State Tuition$59,486
Out-of-State Tuition$59,486
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
80%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$64,995
+33% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$86,522
Completion Signals
84%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
91%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,019
Est. Monthly Payment
$205/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$102,809
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