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University of San Diego Science & Tech Programs

University of San Diego is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, CA. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of San Diego Rankings

USD has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#14 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#15 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#59 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of San Diego?

Contact details for USD are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492
Phone:	6192604600
Website:	www.sandiego.edu/
Admissions:	www.sandiego.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.sandiego.edu/admission-and-aid/tuition-and-financial-aid.php

How Do I Get Into USD?

You can apply to USD online at: www.sandiego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/application.php

USD is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for USD

These are the things USD requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into USD?

USD has an acceptance rate of 52%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at USD are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	6,311	3,262	52%
Women	10,697	5,646	53%

Can I Afford University of San Diego?

The average net price after aid at USD is $31,265. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$58,420
In-State Fees	$1,066
Out-of-State Tuition	$58,420
Out-of-State Fees	$1,066
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$59,486
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$59,486

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at USD receive some form of financial aid (1,244 students).

Approximately 75% of students at USD receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,818 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,722.

Student Loan Debt

32% of USD undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,414 per year.

University of San Diego Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,932 students enrolled at USD. USD is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,619 undergraduate students at USD, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of San Diego undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	398
Black or African American	264
Hispanic	1,562
White	2,365
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	22
Two or More Races	427
Non-Resident	404

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at USD are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	558
Washington	60
Colorado	55
Arizona	51
Texas	39

Additionally, approximately 7.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of San Diego Graduate Student Diversity

3,384 of USD’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at USD, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of San Diego graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	382
Black or African American	186
Hispanic	774
White	1,360
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	172
Non-Resident	135

Online Learning at University of San Diego

USD offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 1,470 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at University of San Diego

These science & tech programs are offered at USD, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation	19	—	—	19

Academic Programs at University of San Diego

USD offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

USD maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.