University of San Diego

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$52,120

2021 Average Net Price

$34,155

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.567%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

52.7%

14,326 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

9,041

79.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

80%

881 Graduates

About

University of San Diego is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of San Diego were Law (227 degrees awarded) and Nursing Practice (45 degrees).

In 2021, 3,195 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of San Diego. 58.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,611 degrees), 2.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (664 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of San Diego is $52,120, which is $23,128 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of San Diego is $52,120, which is $23,128 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,155.

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending University of San Diego received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$52,120

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of San Diego was $52,120. The cost of tuition at University of San Diego is $23,128 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of San Diego (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,155

2021 Value

9.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of San Diego had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,155. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of San Diego grew by 9.03%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of San Diego (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,868

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of San Diego was of $15,868 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 8.65% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of San Diego (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at University of San Diego received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.41% with respect to 2020, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of San Diego (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.567%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of San Diego was 0.567%, which represents 10 out of the 1764 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of San Diego received 14,326 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.77% annual growth. Out of those 14,326 applicants, 7,550 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.7% acceptance rate.

There were 9,041 students enrolled at University of San Diego in 2021.

University of San Diego has an overall enrollment yield of 15.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,550

Accepted Out of 14,326

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of San Diego was 52.7% (7,550 admissions from 14,326 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 58.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.77%, while admissions declined by −2.34%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of San Diego (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of San Diego had a total enrollment of 9,041 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of San Diego is 7,187 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,854. This means that 79.5% of students enrolled at University of San Diego are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of San Diego, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.2% White, 22.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.79% Asian, 6.33% Two or More Races, 4.48% Black or African American, 0.277% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.265% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of San Diego in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.7%), followed by White Male (20.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.8%), followed by White Male (16.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of San Diego in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,041 students. The full-time enrollment at University of San Diego is 7,187 and the part-time enrollment is 1,854. This means that 79.5% of students enrolled at University of San Diego are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of San Diego (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of San Diego was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of San Diego had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of San Diego (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,270 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,037 enrolled students
Asian
795 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of San Diego is 47.2% White, 22.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.79% Asian, 6.33% Two or More Races, 4.48% Black or African American, 0.277% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.265% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 357 students (3.95%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 569 more women than men received degrees from University of San Diego. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of San Diego is white (1,611 degrees awarded). There were 2.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (664 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of San Diego is Law (227 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Practice (45 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of San Diego, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (371 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (52 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of San Diego are Police officers (131,576 people), Other managers (97,878 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (97,748 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (70,692 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (43,761 people).

The most specialized majors at University of San Diego in 2021 are Legal (371 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (52 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (28 degrees), Protective Services (191 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of San Diego are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at University of San Diego are Legal (371 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (52 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (28 degrees), Protective Services (191 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of San Diego are Justice, public order, & safety activities (321,005 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (158,619 people), Elementary & secondary schools (105,557 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (89,501 people), and Construction (82,079 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of San Diego.

Most Common (2021)

General Finance
178 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
132 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
127 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of San Diego was General Finance with 178 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of San Diego according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,313

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,882

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,313 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Diego, which is 0.698 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,882).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of San Diego by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 131 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Diego in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.44 times more than the 91 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 134 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Diego in Law, which is 1.44 times more than the 93 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

81%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 66% of students graduating from University of San Diego completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 81% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (90.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of San Diego is Male and Asian (90.2% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.41% of graduates (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,611 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
664 degrees awarded
Asian
243 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of San Diego is white (1,611 degrees awarded). There were 2.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (664 degrees).

3.94% of degree recipients (126 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
956 degrees awarded
White Male
655 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
385 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of San Diego is white female (956 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (655 degrees).

Operations

University of San Diego has an endowment valued at nearly $693M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 229M (33.1%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of San Diego had a total salary expenditure of 303M. University of San Diego employs 222 Professors, 136 Associate professors and 122 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of San Diego are Male Professor (131), Female Professor (91), and Female Assistant professor (81).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Diego are: Office and Administrative Support, with 241 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 223 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 186 employees.

Endowment

$693M

2021 Endowment

30.2%

growth from 2020

University of San Diego has an endowment valued at about $693M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of San Diego grew 30.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $305M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of San Diego (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$174M

2021 Salaries

3.74%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of San Diego paid a median of $174M in salaries, which represents 57.5% of their overall expenditure ($303M) and a 3.74% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$55.8M

Instructional Salaries

495

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of San Diego paid a total of $55.8M to 495 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

222 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

241 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of San Diego were Professor with 222 employees, Associate professor with 136 employees, and Assistant professor with 122 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Diego were Office and Administrative Support with 241 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 223 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 186 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of San Diego was Male Professor with 131 employees, Female Professor with 91 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 81 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of San Diego.