At a glance
Average net price
$30,365
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
83.7%
Admission rate
52%
Undergrad size
5,671
In-state tuition
$59,486
Out-of-state tuition
$59,486
Cost of attendance
$78,720
Median earnings (10y)
$86,522
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 91.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (39%), stem (28%), social sciences (19%).
- STEM28%
- Business39%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences19%
- Business38.8%~2,203 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences11.6%~660 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences10.8%~611 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering8.3%~470 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.7%~435 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication5.7%~321 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.1%~233 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~171 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~97 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture1.5%~83 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.4%~79 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.2%~66 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.8%~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.2%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | First professional | 471 | $71,367 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 379 | $58,434 | $23,508 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 328 | $47,084 | $22,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 299 | $116,926 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 234 | $35,181 | $24,293 |
| Real Estate. | Bachelor's | 232 | $58,970 | $21,000 |
| Legal Support Services. | Graduate certificate | 225 | $43,136 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 209 | $50,592 | $21,375 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 200 | $95,123 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 167 | $30,669 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 166 | $39,639 | $25,000 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | Master's | 157 | $98,393 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 144 | $20,389 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 137 | $32,411 | $26,000 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 134 | $67,248 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 133 | $44,347 | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master's | 125 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 123 | $67,424 | $26,093 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 121 | $48,835 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 120 | $51,290 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 119 | $62,809 | $24,969 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 118 | $96,329 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 116 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 87 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 87 | $52,478 | $19,197 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 83 | $25,738 | $23,000 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 77 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 73 | $83,862 | $19,719 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 73 | $30,886 | $26,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 73 | $46,608 | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | Master's | 71 | $52,055 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 69 | $91,786 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 69 | $55,050 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 64 | $23,959 | $24,100 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 63 | — | — |
| Data Science. | Master's | 56 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 55 | $35,227 | $24,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 51 | $72,417 | $29,276 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 51 | $38,981 | $27,500 |
| Human Services, General. | Master's | 44 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of San Diego
University of San Diego is a large institution located in San Diego, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,671 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of San Diego — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $30,365 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $59,486 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $78,720 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 83.7%, a strong completion outcome. 91.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $86,522 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of San Diego confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (39% of credentials), stem (28% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of San Diego accepts 52% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in San Diego, California (city), University of San Diego draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of San Diego
Q.How much does University of San Diego cost?
The average net price at University of San Diego is $30,365 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $78,720.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of San Diego?
University of San Diego has a 6-year graduation rate of 83.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of San Diego?
University of San Diego admits 52% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of San Diego graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of San Diego graduate earns $86,522 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of San Diego?
Published tuition is $59,486 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of San Diego located?
University of San Diego is located in San Diego, California (ZIP 92110).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of San Diego at their official website.