$37,918/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
This school is moderately selective, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $37,918 a year against a $84,912 list price, a 55% gap.
University of San Diego is a urban private four-year institution located in San Diego, CA. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 9,714 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Academic fit
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Essay prompts
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Academics
Student:faculty
13:1
Avg class size (est.)
~33 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$84,912
Avg net price after aid
$37,918
Net price calculator
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
75%
Avg grant aid
$37,818
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
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Housing & living costs
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Location
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Graduate programs
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