University of San Diego

San Diego, CA

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA

Do you work for University of San Diego?

Claim This Profile

Tuition & Fees

$60,422

not including housing and food

More Financial Details

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

More Admissions Details

undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

13

students

1

faculty

More Student Details

Selective

52%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,541
Declined 6,793
Total Received 14,334
More Admissions Details

Private

5,669

undergraduate students

3,146

graduate students

More Student Details

People Who Liked This School Also Liked…

Name Location
University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
San Diego State University San Diego, CA
Pepperdine University Malibu, CA
Stanford University Stanford, CA
The University of Chicago Chicago, IL
University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
Concordia University Irvine Irvine, CA
California Baptist University Riverside, CA
Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA
University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
See All School Suggestions for You
X
Personalize your experience on CollegeXpress.

With this information, we'll display content relevant to your interests. By subscribing, you agree to receive CollegeXpress emails and to make your information available to colleges, scholarship programs, and other companies that have relevant/related offers.

Location

School Facts

Founded in 1949, the University of San Diego is a private, four-year, comprehensive, Catholic university that is known for its strong programs in business, law, and the arts. It is located on a 180-acre, suburban campus centrally in San Diego, California.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 8,815
Established in 1949
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

375-acre, suburban campus in San Diego (population: 1,425,976. Served by train; air and bus serve Texarkana (one mile). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA
92110-2492

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
44%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
33%
Top 1/4
74%
Top 1/2
97%
Bottom 1/2
3%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $55
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (final deadline) December 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

52%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,541
Declined 6,793
Total Received 14,334

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Financial Aid

84%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$34,473

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $56,444
Housing & Food $18,084
Additional fees $3,978
Books & supplies $938
Total $79,444
Average Financial Aid - $34,473
Total with Avg. Aid $44,971

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Financial Facts

Net Price Calculator Visit calculator

Financial Aid Office


P: 800 248-4873
F: 619 260-4619
onestop@sandiego.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Rowing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, climbing, cross-country, dance, equestrian sports, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, running, soccer, surfing, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, water skiing

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, cross-country, dance, equestrian sports, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, soccer, surfing, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, water skiing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, football, soccer, softball, spikeball kickball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Acting yes
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Artificial Intelligence yes
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biophysics yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business Analytics yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other yes
Comparative Law yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism yes
Data Science, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Education, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Finance, General yes yes
Financial Mathematics yes
French Language and Literature yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Industrial Engineering yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Law and Legal Studies yes
International Relations and Affairs yes yes
Legal Professions and Studies, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Medical Informatics yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Practice yes
Nursing Science yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Real Estate yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Tax Law/Taxation yes
Taxation yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Most Popular Majors

  1. Finance
  2. Business Administration
  3. Communication Studies

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

8,815

total students

55%

in-state

45%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

64%

5,669
students

Female
56%
3,188

Male
44%
2,481

36%

3,146
students

Female
59%
1,858

Male
41%
1,288

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

5,512
students

Female
56%
3,108

Male
44%
2,404

3%

157
students

Female
51%
80

Male
49%
77

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Student Break-down

7%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
24%
Hispanic/Latino
46%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
7%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: May 1

Spring: December 20

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 64
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Kuwait
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress