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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban
Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
United States University is a private urban institution in San Diego, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 167 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
graduates earn a median of $80,980 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,557.
Established
1997
Motto
Making College Affordable
Type
Private for-profit university
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
167Students
15:1Student:Faculty
—Grad Rate
$80,980Earnings 10yr
$21,557Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
United States University Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$6,600
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$28,358
Average Net Price$21,557
Median Debt at Graduation$15,244
Monthly Payment (10yr)$162
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$21,557
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,557
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
8400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,598
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (26)
Student Body
Undergrads
167
Gender Split
72% / 28%
Women / Men
First Generation
53%
Pell Grant Recipients
12%
Race & Ethnicity
White 44%
Black 10%
Hispanic 34%
Asian 8%
Two+ 1%
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$34,909
8 Years$60,539
10 Years$80,980
Rankings
More About This School
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
3 mi(5 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
109 mi(189 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
298 mi(517 min)