University of San Diego
A good fit for students considering a private nonprofit institution in California. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $71,100 within 10 years; strong 84% graduation rate.
About This School
University of San Diego is a private nonprofit institution located in San Diego, California with approximately 5,671 undergraduate students enrolled. University of San Diego has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 52%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,365 per year. The graduation rate is 84%, and the typical graduate earns $71,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of San Diego (USD) is a private Catholic research university in San Diego, California, United States. Chartered in 1949 as the independent San Diego College for Women and San Diego University, the two institutions merged in 1972.
This is a strong option for students who want a mid-sized Catholic university experience in one of the country's most desirable cities, with a 90% freshman retention rate and 82% graduation rate suggesting students generally stay and succeed once enrolled. The financial picture is reasonable — median debt of $22,940 is on the lower end for a private school, and median earnings of $71,100 at 10 years out offer solid return on that investment. At a 47% acceptance rate, it's selective without being a long shot, making it a realistic target for motivated but not exclusively top-tier applicants.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,671 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Other Schools in California
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Public
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Public
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Public
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Public
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Public
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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