University of San Diego

4-years Private College In San Diego, CA

University of San Diego (referred to as USD) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in San Diego, CA. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of San Diego is $56,444. The school has a total enrollment of 8,815 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of San Diego is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$56,444 (2023)
Acceptance Rate52.61%
Student Population8,815
Graduation Rate82%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
University of San Diego is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (3/31/1956 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of San Diego is $56,444 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of San Diego is $29,328 for academic year 2021-2022. University of San Diego offers the alternative tuition plans. 72 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $34,473 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of San Diego is 52.61% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.36%. University of San Diego accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 8,815 students are attending at University of San Diego (5,669 undergraduate students). There are 486 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 511 part-time faculty working for University of San Diego. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,689 (full-time) and 676 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of San Diego is 82% and the retention rate is 90% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of San Diego offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of San Diego offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On University of San Diego campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of San Diego
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children
University of San Diego Mission Statement
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.