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University of San Diego Trade Programs

University of San Diego is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, CA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is University of San Diego?

Get in touch with USD can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492
Phone:	6192604600
Website:	www.sandiego.edu/
Admissions:	www.sandiego.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.sandiego.edu/admission-and-aid/tuition-and-financial-aid.php

How Do I Get Into USD?

You can apply to USD online at: www.sandiego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/application.php

USD is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for USD

Here’s what USD considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into USD?

USD admits 52%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at USD can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	6,311	3,262	52%
Women	10,697	5,646	53%

Can I Afford University of San Diego?

The average net price after aid at USD is $31,265. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$58,420
In-State Fees	$1,066
Out-of-State Tuition	$58,420
Out-of-State Fees	$1,066
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$59,486
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$59,486

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 22% of students at USD receive some form of financial aid (1,244 students).

About 75% of students at USD receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,818 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,722.

Student Loan Debt

32% of USD undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,414 per year.

University of San Diego Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,932 students enrolled at USD, all undergraduate. USD is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,619 undergraduate students at USD, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of San Diego undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	398
Black or African American	264
Hispanic	1,562
White	2,365
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	22
Two or More Races	427
Non-Resident	404

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at USD break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	558
Washington	60
Colorado	55
Arizona	51
Texas	39

Additionally, approximately 7.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of San Diego

USD provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of San Diego

USD offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

USD maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.