Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $78,720. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $59,486 |
| Housing & meals | $18,084 |
| Books & supplies | $938 |
| Personal & travel | $3,978 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,766 |
| Total cost of attendance | $78,720 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
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USD net price compared with other California colleges
USD has the 85th-lowest average net price of 115 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Westmont College | $29,053 | 70% | $64,778 |
| 82 | Hope International University | $29,310 | 49% | $49,697 |
| 83 | University of Redlands | $30,031 | 67% | $72,690 |
| 84 | California Lutheran University | $30,109 | 70% | $68,712 |
| 85 | University of San Diego | $30,365 | 84% | $86,522 |
| 86 | Saint Mary's College of California | $30,378 | 70% | $78,812 |
| 87 | Menlo College | $31,100 | 54% | $76,419 |
| 88 | Biola University | $31,495 | 68% | $56,778 |
| 89 | The Master's University and Seminary | $32,647 | 68% | $57,106 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All California colleges →
Why USD costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego | 52% | $30,365 | 84% | $86,522 | This school |
| Santa Clara University | 48% | $50,062 | 88% | $109,183 | |
| Loyola Marymount University | 45% | $48,381 | 79% | $78,349 | |
| University of San Francisco | 62% | $41,431 | 70% | $89,812 | |
| Pepperdine University | 63% | $58,098 | 83% | $82,939 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of San Diego would cost you $19,697 less per year than Santa Clara University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of San Diego, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$1,807).
- University of San Diego gives aided families $16,391 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | USD | SCU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $59,486 | $61,293 | −$1,807 |
| Books & supplies | $938 | $939 | −$1 |
| Housing & meals | $18,084 | $18,984 | −$900 |
| Personal & travel | $3,978 | $3,978 | $0 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,766 | −$3,168 | −$598 |
| Sticker price | $78,720 | $82,026 | −$3,306 |
| Average grants | −$48,355 | −$31,964 | −$16,391 |
| You pay | $30,365 | $50,062 | −$19,697 |
“+” means USD costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
USD cost questions
How much is tuition at USD?
Tuition and fees are $59,486 a year.
What is the total cost of attending USD?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $78,720 a year.
What do families actually pay at USD?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $30,365 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,586; $48–75k pay $19,557; $110k+ pay $46,989.
How much debt do USD graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,019, and 1.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of San Diego overview