Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
Close-knit campus
Design Institute of San Diego is a private urban institution in San Diego, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 92 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,920 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,293.
Established
1769
Type
Mayor-council
Conference
various NCAA Division I sports
Division
Division I
88%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
92Students
7:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$46,920Earnings 10yr
$31,293Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Design Institute of San Diego Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate87.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$29,350
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$42,093
Average Net Price$31,293
Median Debt at Graduation$36,844
Monthly Payment (10yr)$391
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$28,154
$75–110K$25,392
$110K+$42,093
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$31,293
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4300.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$24,530
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (2)
Student Body
Undergrads
92
Gender Split
93% / 7%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
55%
Race & Ethnicity
White 50%
Black 11%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 9%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate50.0%
Freshman Retention71.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$46,916
8 Years$54,686
10 Years$46,920
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
163Very High
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
San Diegopop. 1.4M
11 mi(19 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
102 mi(177 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
297 mi(515 min)