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Campus Vibe
Mid-SizeUrbanPrivateBusiness Focus
Top graduate earnings — known for business
University of San Diego is a private institution in San Diego with particular strength in business and biology.
A mid-sized campus of 5.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $86,522 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,265.
Established
1949
Motto
Emitte Spiritum Tuum
Mascot
Diego Torero
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and are members of the West Coast Conference for most sports
Division
Division I
Campus Visits
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47%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
5,619Students
14:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$86,522Earnings 10yr
$31,265Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
University of San Diego Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate46.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$56,444
Room & Board$18,084
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$74,879
Average Net Price$31,265
Median Debt at Graduation$22,940
Monthly Payment (10yr)$243
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,543
$30–48K$18,083
$48–75K$19,998
$75–110K$28,397
$110K+$46,152
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$31,265
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
67.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,019
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
41
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (95)
Student Body
Undergrads
5,619
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%
Race & Ethnicity
White 46%
Black 5%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 7%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 6%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate81.6%
Freshman Retention89.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$64,995
8 Years$77,744
10 Years$86,522
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$64,400
Men
$81,900
Rankings
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)