San Diego,
CA
About USD
University of San Diego is a private, religious college in the city of San Diego, California. USD was founded in 1949. The college enrolls around 9,041 students per year, including 5,702 undergrads.
USD Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into USD. USD admitted 53% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 14,326 students applied to USD and 7,550 were admitted.
| University of San Diego Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 53% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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College Info
USD Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Dec 15
Transfer Applications are Due
May 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to USD is Dec 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to USD is May 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
USD ACT Scores
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Composite SAT Range
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USD Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$71,226
In State$71,226
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at USD is like? There are approximately 9,041 students enrolled at USD, including 5,702 undergraduate students and 3,339 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 61% percent are from CA and 39% percent of students are from other states.
97%
Full Time3%
Part Time61%
In State39%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,041
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
53%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$54,554
Out-of-State
$54,554
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Dec 15
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