University of San Diego (122436)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$55,690

3.49% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$37,675

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

46.7%

15,953 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

9,110

80.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

81.6%

983 Graduates

About

University of San Diego (122436) is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of San Diego (122436) were Law (223 degrees awarded) and Nursing Practice (45 degrees).

In 2023, 3,196 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of San Diego (122436). 55.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,514 degrees), 2.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (741 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of San Diego (122436) is $55,690, which is $24,687 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of San Diego (122436) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,615 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of San Diego (122436) is $55,690, which is $24,687 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $37,675.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending University of San Diego (122436) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$55,690

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of San Diego (122436) was $55,690. The cost of tuition at University of San Diego (122436) is $24,687 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of San Diego (122436) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$37,675

2023 Value

4.63%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of San Diego (122436) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $37,675. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of San Diego (122436) grew by 4.63%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of San Diego (122436) (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

$17,397

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of San Diego (122436) was of $17,397 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.87% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.35% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of San Diego (122436) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at University of San Diego (122436) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.39% with respect to 2022, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of San Diego (122436) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of San Diego (122436) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1615 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 (122436) received 15,953 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.3% annual growth. Out of those 15,953 applicants, 7,458 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 46.7% acceptance rate.

There were 9,110 students enrolled at University of San Diego (122436) in 2023. 69% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of San Diego (122436) has an overall enrollment yield of 16.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

46.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,458

Accepted Out of 15,953

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of San Diego (122436) was 46.7% (7,458 admissions from 15,953 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 52.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 11.3%, while admissions declined by 1.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of San Diego (122436) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

69%

Submission Percentage (2019)

788

Scores Submitted (2019)

69% of enrolled first-time students at University of San Diego (122436) in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of San Diego (122436) had a total enrollment of 9,110 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of San Diego (122436) is 7,317 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,793. This means that 80.3% of students enrolled at University of San Diego (122436) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of San Diego (122436), both undergraduate and graduate, is 44% White, 24.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.67% Asian, 6.36% Two or More Races, 4.99% Black or African American, 0.296% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.241% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of San Diego (122436) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.4%), followed by White Male (19.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.4%), followed by White Male (15.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of San Diego (122436) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,110 students. The full-time enrollment at University of San Diego (122436) is 7,317 and the part-time enrollment is 1,793. This means that 80.3% of students enrolled at University of San Diego (122436) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of San Diego (122436) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2023 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 (122436) was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of San Diego (122436) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of San Diego (122436) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,007 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,253 enrolled students
Asian
790 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of San Diego (122436) is 44% White, 24.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.67% Asian, 6.36% Two or More Races, 4.99% Black or African American, 0.296% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.241% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 405 students (4.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 378 more women than men received degrees from University of San Diego (122436). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of San Diego (122436) is white (1,514 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (741 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of San Diego (122436) is Law (223 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Practice (45 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of San Diego (122436), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (380 degrees awarded), Protective Services (194 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (143 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 (122436) are Other managers (144,891 people), Police officers (143,235 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (100,061 people), Software developers (85,946 people), and Secondary school teachers (82,705 people).

The most specialized majors at University of San Diego (122436) in 2023 are Legal (380 degrees awarded), Protective Services (194 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (143 degrees), Math & Statistics (55 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (35 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (122436) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of San Diego (122436) are Legal (380 degrees awarded), Protective Services (194 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (143 degrees), Math & Statistics (55 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (35 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 (122436) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (122436).

Most Common (2023)

General Finance
175 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
150 degrees awarded
Real Estate
125 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of San Diego (122436) was General Finance with 175 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of San Diego (122436) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,409

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,787

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,409 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Diego (122436), which is 0.788 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,787).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of San Diego (122436) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 134 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Diego (122436) in General Finance, which is 3.27 times more than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 121 degrees were awarded to men at University of San Diego (122436) in Law, which is 1.19 times more than the 102 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

80%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 67% of students graduating from University of San Diego (122436) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of San Diego (122436) is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.93% of graduates (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,514 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
741 degrees awarded
Asian
294 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of San Diego (122436) is white (1,514 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (741 degrees).

3.69% of degree recipients (118 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
863 degrees awarded
White Male
651 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
420 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of San Diego (122436) is white female (863 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (651 degrees).

Operations

University of San Diego (122436) has an endowment valued at nearly $673M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 43.6M (6.48%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of San Diego (122436) had a total salary expenditure of 395M. University of San Diego (122436) employs 224 Professors, 144 Associate professors and 116 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of San Diego (122436) are Male Professor (123), Female Professor (101), and Female Assistant professor (76).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Diego (122436) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 285 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 283 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 195 employees.

Endowment

$673M

2023 Endowment

3.21%

growth from 2022

University of San Diego (122436) has an endowment valued at about $673M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of San Diego (122436) grew 3.21% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $240M 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 (122436) (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

$197M

2023 Salaries

5.76%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of San Diego (122436) paid a median of $197M in salaries, which represents 50% of their overall expenditure ($395M) and a 5.76% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.18% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.74% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$59.1M

Instructional Salaries

499

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of San Diego (122436) paid a total of $59.1M to 499 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

224 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

285 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of San Diego (122436) were Professor with 224 employees, Associate professor with 144 employees, and Assistant professor with 116 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of San Diego (122436) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 285 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 283 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 195 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of San Diego (122436) was Male Professor with 123 employees, Female Professor with 101 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 76 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of San Diego (122436).

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