University of San Diego: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #934 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #279 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #248 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 20 | In San Diego |
| #148 of 1,041 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 115 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 52%
- Undergraduates
- 5,851
- Graduates
- 3,863
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.sandiego.edu
University of San Diego Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of San Diego has an acceptance rate of 52% and is among the top 17% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | 52% | 53% |
| Applicants | 17,008 | 6,311 | 10,697 |
| Admissions | 8,908 | 3,262 | 5,646 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,102 | 400 | 702 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
1,470 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4017 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2508 (26%) |
| Asian | 854 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 638 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 578 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 575 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 490 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 37 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of San Diego is $37,918 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,586 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,441 |
| $48-75K | $19,557 |
| $75-110K | $27,012 |
| $110K+ | $46,989 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,420 | $30,402 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,420 | $30,402 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,420 | $30,402 |
| Fee in-district | $1,066 | $838 |
| Fee in-state | $1,066 | $838 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,066 | $838 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,057 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,918 |
University of San Diego majors
University of San Diego has granted 1,290 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 1,057 master's across 38 programs, and 329 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of San Diego.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 250 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 114 | 86 | |
| Finance, General | 147 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 103 | ||
| Psychology, General | 99 | ||
| Real Estate | 57 | 41 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 94 | ||
| Communication, General | 73 | ||
| Accounting | 49 | 22 | |
| Neuroscience | 70 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 68 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 67 | ||
| Business Analytics | 22 | 40 | |
| Medical Informatics | 56 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 55 | ||
| Computer Science | 53 | ||
| Education, General | 53 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 50 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 22 | 26 | |
| Data Science, General | 47 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 43 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 10 | 33 | |
| Environmental Science | 39 | 3 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 42 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 41 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 41 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 39 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 37 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | 27 | |
| Sociology, General | 37 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 35 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 32 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 32 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 31 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 | 20 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 28 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 24 | ||
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 19 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 18 | ||
| Comparative Law | 16 | ||
| Engineering, General | 15 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 15 | ||
| Education, Other | 13 | ||
| Human Services, General | 13 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 13 | ||
| Tax Law & Taxation | 13 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 | ||
| Biochemistry | 12 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 12 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Taxation | 10 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 9 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 8 | ||
| Acting | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Nursing Science | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Research and Development Management | 6 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 5 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Management Science | 4 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 2 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,290 | 1,057 | 329 |
University of San Diego has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 83% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of San Diego has published 10,954 scientific papers with 195,150 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 68 | 333 |
| 1994 | 68 | 398 |
| 1995 | 74 | 390 |
| 1996 | 69 | 484 |
| 1997 | 99 | 547 |
| 1998 | 76 | 577 |
| 1999 | 95 | 683 |
| 2000 | 112 | 896 |
| 2001 | 142 | 1030 |
| 2002 | 177 | 1208 |
| 2003 | 201 | 1445 |
| 2004 | 188 | 1588 |
| 2005 | 244 | 1985 |
| 2006 | 249 | 2303 |
| 2007 | 256 | 2684 |
| 2008 | 306 | 3274 |
| 2009 | 316 | 3902 |
| 2010 | 357 | 4801 |
| 2011 | 377 | 5426 |
| 2012 | 385 | 6271 |
| 2013 | 458 | 6596 |
| 2014 | 411 | 7540 |
| 2015 | 463 | 7975 |
| 2016 | 522 | 8142 |
| 2017 | 477 | 8913 |
| 2018 | 543 | 10392 |
| 2019 | 524 | 11973 |
| 2020 | 642 | 14187 |
| 2021 | 541 | 15561 |
| 2022 | 521 | 15070 |
| 2023 | 477 | 15840 |
| 2024 | 485 | 16595 |
| 2025 | 313 | 14044 |
University of San Diego alumni
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Jim Parsons
- Enrolled in the University of San Diego
- 1999-2001 graduated with Master of Fine Arts in acting
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
James Joseph Parsons is an American actor. Known for his work on both stage and screen, his accolades include four Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for a Tony Award. From 2015 to 2018, Forbes named him the world's highest-paid television actor.
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Jocko Willink
- Occupations
- military commanderwriterpodcastermartial artistadviser
- Biography
-
John Gretton "Jocko" Willink Jr. is an American author, podcaster, and retired United States Navy officer who served in the Navy SEALs and is a former member of SEAL Team 3. He is also on the board of directors for the Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.
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Jonny Kim
- Enrolled in the University of San Diego
- In 2012 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in mathematics
- Occupations
- physiciannaval surgeonastronautnaval officer
- Biography
-
Jonathan Yong "Jonny" Kim is an American NASA astronaut, physician, U.S. Navy officer, dual designated naval aviator and flight surgeon, and former Navy SEAL.
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Theo Epstein
- Occupations
- businesspersonexecutive
- Biography
-
Theo Nathaniel Epstein is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) executive who currently serves as a senior advisor and part-owner of Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox of MLB and Liverpool F.C. of the English Premier League, among other properties.
General info
| Alternative names | USD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Motto | Emitte Spiritum Tuum Send Forth Thy Spirit |
| Colors | columbia blue, navy blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January (optional); January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,116 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, California, 92110-2492 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,387,000 |
| Phone | 6192604600 |