University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,601
Graduate Enrollment: 3,339
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 52.7%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 24.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2016)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 87.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 78.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 73.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 67.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 48.6%
Black: 3.4%
Hispanic: 23.4%
Asian: 7.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 7.3%
Non-resident alien: 6.2%
Unknown race: 2.8%
Black: 3.4%
Hispanic: 23.4%
Asian: 7.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 7.3%
Non-resident alien: 6.2%
Unknown race: 2.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $68,002
In-State tuition: $52,864Out-of-State tuition: $52,864
Estimated books and supplies: $1,104 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $16,246 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,979 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,253 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,979 (2022)
Average Family Income: $113,981 (2017)
Median Family Income: $70,085 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 18.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 32.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,940 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $243 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,011 |
| $30k-48k | $16,333 |
| $48k-75k | $20,063 |
| $75k-110k | $27,393 |
| $110k+ | $41,659 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 67%6-year graduation rate: 80%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,940 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,721 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 79.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 84.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 87.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 64.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 66.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $51,132 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $70,606 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 15 | $24,281 | $217 | $57,954 ($4,830) | |
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 30 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 35 | $23,000 | $244 | $32,706 ($2,726) | $42,007 ($3,501) |
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Architectural History and Criticism. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 59 | $1,145 | $48,521 ($4,043) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 105 | $25,000 | $254 | $39,240 ($3,270) | $57,436 ($4,786) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 25 | $19,719 | $207 | $88,173 ($7,348) | |
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 105 | $383 | $73,691 ($6,141) | $79,552 ($6,629) | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 82 | $503 | $51,381 ($4,282) | $61,906 ($5,159) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 65 | $609 | $53,242 ($4,437) | $58,671 ($4,889) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 13 | $87,387 ($7,282) | |||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 11 | $52,601 ($4,383) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 21 | $29,276 | $310 | $78,716 ($6,560) | $97,216 ($8,101) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 76 | $26,093 | $278 | $72,127 ($6,011) | $88,885 ($7,407) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 25 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 181 | $1,659 | $77,990 ($6,499) | $109,740 ($9,145) | |
| Master's Degree | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 43 | $1,538 | $96,774 ($8,065) | $101,593 ($8,466) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Legal Support Services. | 128 | $211 | $46,570 ($3,881) | $53,708 ($4,476) | |
| Master's Degree | Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 27 | $24,000 | $254 | $30,537 ($2,545) | $41,178 ($3,432) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 43 | $25,000 | $245 | $23,121 ($1,927) | $53,473 ($4,456) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 30 | $27,500 | $286 | $42,361 ($3,530) | $70,621 ($5,885) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 83 | $25,000 | $265 | $33,163 ($2,764) | $56,690 ($4,724) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 35 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | 45 | $645 | $41,551 ($3,463) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 73 | $24,293 | $239 | $31,062 ($2,589) | $55,078 ($4,590) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 168 | $363 | $132,924 ($11,077) | ||
| Master's Degree | Human Services, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 17 | $71,933 ($5,994) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 35 | $24,100 | $256 | $42,459 ($3,538) | $56,779 ($4,732) |
| Master's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 59 | $26,000 | $269 | $34,930 ($2,911) | $64,626 ($5,386) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 32 | $26,000 | $265 | $32,609 ($2,717) | $51,065 ($4,255) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 37 | $1,226 | $52,143 ($4,345) | $73,036 ($6,086) | |
| Master's Degree | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 71 | $554 | $92,350 ($7,696) | ||
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 103 | $1,354 | $101,431 ($8,453) | $105,566 ($8,797) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 19 | $1,196 | $129,294 ($10,775) | $124,944 ($10,412) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 28 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 99 | $22,250 | $211 | $48,909 ($4,076) | $70,363 ($5,864) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 136 | $555 | $100,739 ($8,395) | $119,504 ($9,959) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 99 | $24,969 | $265 | $62,948 ($5,246) | $88,651 ($7,388) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 25 | $54,133 ($4,511) | $89,194 ($7,433) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 215 | $23,508 | $245 | $58,860 ($4,905) | $88,295 ($7,358) |
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 54 | $19,197 | $205 | $49,814 ($4,151) | $76,666 ($6,389) |
| Master's Degree | International Business. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 121 | $21,375 | $218 | $52,772 ($4,398) | $69,411 ($5,784) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Real Estate. | 39 | $21,000 | $209 | $60,776 ($5,065) | $93,940 ($7,828) |
| Master's Degree | Real Estate. | 25 | $93,944 ($7,829) | |||
| Master's Degree | Taxation. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 12 | $21,500 | |||
| Master's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $112,680Full time faculty: 50%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $532,240,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $692,916,000 (2022)