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Common Data Set 2026

University of San Diego 2026

San Diego, California#110 (US News)Private university

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Acceptance rate

Total undergraduates

6,049

52%

Average GPA

weighted

4.02

Distribution of admitted students by GPA bucket

<1
0.0%
1+
0.0%
2+
0.0%
2.5+
1.0%
3+
4.0%
3.25+
12.0%
3.5+
25.0%
3.75+
58.0%
4.0

Average SAT

SAT

Not reported.

Average ACT

ACT

Not reported.

Factors of admission

Very ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
  • Rigor of secondary school record
  • Academic GPA
  • Class rank
  • Application essay
  • Recommendations
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Talent / ability
  • Character / personal qualities
  • Volunteer work
  • Interview
  • First generation
  • Geographical residence
  • Religious affiliation / commitment
  • Work experience
  • Level of applicant's interest
  • Standardized test scores
  • Alumni relation
  • State residence

Can I afford it?

Costs

Net price calculator

$89,975

total cost / year

FeesAmount
Tuition$64,100
Housing$19,200
Books and supplies$1,320
Transportation$1,386
Personal expenses$3,969
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Campus diversity

Ethnic backgrounds

  • American Indian / Alaska Native11
  • Nonresident aliens423
  • Asian417
  • Two or more races442
  • Black / African American277
  • Race / ethnicity unknown165
  • Hispanic / Latino1,624
  • White2,466
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander26