Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $80,141. 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 | $60,492 |
| Housing & meals | $17,300 |
| Books & supplies | $1,152 |
| Personal & travel | $4,752 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,555 |
| Total cost of attendance | $80,141 |
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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University of San Francisco net price compared with other California colleges
University of San Francisco has the 102nd-lowest average net price of 115 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Scripps College | $36,294 | 83% | $77,539 |
| 99 | Occidental College | $38,263 | 81% | $75,951 |
| 100 | Point Loma Nazarene University | $38,729 | 77% | $63,998 |
| 101 | Pacific Union College | $41,008 | 58% | $70,484 |
| 102 | University of San Francisco | $41,431 | 70% | $89,812 |
| 103 | Laguna College of Art and Design | $42,505 | 52% | $47,867 |
| 104 | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | $42,607 | 74% | — |
| 105 | Southern California Institute of Architecture | $43,923 | 71% | $71,909 |
| 106 | La Sierra University | $45,566 | 60% | $61,824 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All California colleges →
Why University of San Francisco costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | 62% | $41,431 | 70% | $89,812 | This school |
| University of San Diego | 52% | $30,365 | 84% | $86,522 | |
| Pepperdine University | 63% | $58,098 | 83% | $82,939 | |
| University of the Pacific | 71% | $25,447 | 69% | $78,445 | |
| Chapman University | 65% | $46,555 | 82% | $70,070 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of San Francisco would cost you $11,066 more per year than University of San Diego, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of San Francisco, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$1,006).
- University of San Diego gives aided families $9,645 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | University of San Francisco | USD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $60,492 | $59,486 | +$1,006 |
| Books & supplies | $1,152 | $938 | +$214 |
| Housing & meals | $17,300 | $18,084 | −$784 |
| Personal & travel | $4,752 | $3,978 | +$774 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,555 | −$3,766 | +$211 |
| Sticker price | $80,141 | $78,720 | +$1,421 |
| Average grants | −$38,710 | −$48,355 | +$9,645 |
| You pay | $41,431 | $30,365 | +$11,066 |
“+” means University of San Francisco 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.
University of San Francisco cost questions
How much is tuition at University of San Francisco?
Tuition and fees are $60,492 a year.
What is the total cost of attending University of San Francisco?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $80,141 a year.
What do families actually pay at University of San Francisco?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $41,431 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $31,537; $48–75k pay $34,315; $110k+ pay $52,497.
How much debt do University of San Francisco graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,000, and 1.5% 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 Francisco overview