University of San Diego: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #948 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #283 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #252 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 20 | In San Diego |
| #143 of 1,036 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 115 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 47%
- Undergraduates
- 5,726
- Graduates
- 3,384
- 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 47% and is among the top 14% 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 | 47% | 49% | 46% |
| Applicants | 15,953 | 6,017 | 9,936 |
| Admissions | 7,458 | 2,934 | 4,524 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,244 | 523 | 721 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,080 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 | 4007 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2253 (25%) |
| Asian | 790 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 579 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 572 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 455 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 405 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 27 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of San Diego is $37,675 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 | $17,543 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,083 |
| $48-75K | $19,998 |
| $75-110K | $28,397 |
| $110K+ | $46,152 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $55,690 | $28,854 |
| Tuition in-state | $55,690 | $28,854 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $55,690 | $28,854 |
| Fee in-district | $754 | $474 |
| Fee in-state | $754 | $474 |
| Fee out-of-state | $754 | $474 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,064 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,084 |
University of San Diego majors
University of San Diego has granted 1,405 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 1,134 master's across 39 programs, and 305 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 | 223 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 135 | 74 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 138 | ||
| Finance, General | 131 | ||
| Psychology, General | 109 | ||
| Communication, General | 82 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 81 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 78 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 77 | ||
| Real Estate | 56 | 18 | |
| Medical Informatics | 73 | ||
| Accounting | 57 | 13 | |
| Neuroscience | 67 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 64 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 64 | ||
| Education, General | 62 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 62 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 59 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 57 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 56 | ||
| Data Science, General | 56 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 33 | 22 | |
| Nursing Practice | 9 | 45 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 45 | ||
| Computer Science | 43 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 41 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 40 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 39 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 18 | 19 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 36 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 35 | ||
| Environmental Science | 30 | 5 | |
| Business Analytics | 11 | 22 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 29 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 | ||
| Sociology, General | 25 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 23 | ||
| Human Services, General | 22 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 | 14 | |
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 21 | ||
| Biochemistry | 21 | ||
| History, General | 18 | ||
| Comparative Law | 17 | ||
| Engineering, General | 16 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 15 | ||
| Physics, General | 15 | ||
| Tax Law & Taxation | 12 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 11 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 11 | ||
| Nursing Science | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Philosophy | 10 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 8 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 8 | ||
| Education, Other | 7 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Acting | 6 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Biophysics | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 3 | ||
| Taxation | 3 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 2 | ||
| Research and Development Management | 2 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | 1 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,405 | 1,134 | 305 |
University of San Diego has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 78% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of San Diego has published 10,678 scientific papers with 183,787 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 60 | 274 |
| 1993 | 68 | 330 |
| 1994 | 68 | 392 |
| 1995 | 74 | 386 |
| 1996 | 69 | 479 |
| 1997 | 99 | 542 |
| 1998 | 76 | 574 |
| 1999 | 95 | 679 |
| 2000 | 112 | 890 |
| 2001 | 142 | 1028 |
| 2002 | 178 | 1209 |
| 2003 | 201 | 1443 |
| 2004 | 188 | 1581 |
| 2005 | 244 | 1981 |
| 2006 | 249 | 2300 |
| 2007 | 256 | 2682 |
| 2008 | 306 | 3271 |
| 2009 | 316 | 3898 |
| 2010 | 357 | 4793 |
| 2011 | 377 | 5397 |
| 2012 | 385 | 6265 |
| 2013 | 458 | 6608 |
| 2014 | 411 | 7536 |
| 2015 | 463 | 7938 |
| 2016 | 522 | 8130 |
| 2017 | 477 | 8908 |
| 2018 | 543 | 10387 |
| 2019 | 522 | 11970 |
| 2020 | 639 | 14165 |
| 2021 | 540 | 15534 |
| 2022 | 517 | 15037 |
| 2023 | 469 | 15819 |
| 2024 | 471 | 16380 |
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
- stage actorfilm produceractortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
James Joseph Parsons is an American actor. From 2007 to 2019, Parsons played Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. He has received various awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy. From 2015 to 2018, Forbes named him the world's highest-paid television actor.
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Jonny Kim
- Enrolled in the University of San Diego
- In 2012 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in mathematics
- Occupations
- naval officerphysiciannaval surgeonastronaut
- Biography
-
Jonathan Yong Kim is an American U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, former SEAL, flight surgeon, Naval aviator, physician, and NASA astronaut.
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Theo Epstein
- Occupations
- businesspersonexecutive
- Biography
-
Theo Nathaniel Epstein is an American Major League Baseball executive who is, since 2024, the senior adviser and part-owner of Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball and Liverpool FC of the English Premier League, among other properties.
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Andy Weir
- Occupations
- software developerprose writerwriterprogrammernovelist
- Biography
-
Andrew Taylor Weir is an American novelist. His 2011 novel The Martian was adapted into the 2015 film of the same name directed by Ridley Scott. He received the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2016 and his 2021 novel Project Hail Mary was a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel.
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 | 2,045 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, California, 92110-2492 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,387,000 |
| Phone | 6192604600 |