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University of San Diego
University of San Diego is a private university in San Diego, CA. It admits about 52% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $30,365 per year. About 83% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $86,522 ten years after enrolling.
GPA range3.51–4
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
83%
graduation rate
91%
freshman retention
$64,995
median earnings, 6yr
$86,522
median earnings, 10yr
What San Diego values
Very important
Important
Also considered
From San Diego’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.
What San Diego requires
Required
Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what San Diego requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- What is University of San Diego's acceptance rate?
- University of San Diego admits about 52% of applicants.
- How much does University of San Diego cost?
- At University of San Diego, the average net price after aid is about $30,365 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $78,720 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
- What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of San Diego?
- None. University of San Diego is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
- What are University of San Diego's application deadlines?
- University of San Diego's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
- What does University of San Diego value most in applicants?
- In its most recent Common Data Set, University of San Diego rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, and Volunteer work. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.
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