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University of San Diego
San Diego,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate53%
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About USD
University of San Diego is a private, religious university in the city of San Diego, California. USD was founded in 1949. The university currently enrolls around 8,815 students a year, including 5,672 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of San Diego
It is very difficult to get into USD. Around 53% of applicants get into USD each year. In 2022, 7,541 out of 14,334 total applicants were accepted.
| 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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University of San Diego is located San Diego.
If you are interested in seeing USD for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to San Diego, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lindbergh Field.
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College Info
USD Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Dec 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to USD is Dec 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to USD is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
USD SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
USD Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$72,824
In State$72,824
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$55,690
$55,690
Fees
$754
$754
Housing
$16,380
$16,380
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at USD is like? There are approximately 8,815 students enrolled at USD, including 5,672 undergraduate students and 3,143 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 60% percent are from CA and 40% percent of students are from other states.
97%
Full Time3%
Part Time60%
In State40%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
8,815
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
53%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Dec 1
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