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University of San Diego

San Diego, CA 4 year Private

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,864

Cost of attendance at University of San Diego in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,864

Cost of attendance at University of San Diego in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of San Diego was $34,155. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at University of San Diego

University of San Diego net price calculator

$34,155

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of University of San Diego for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $34,155 $3,392 (9%) $15,011 $16,333 $20,063 $27,393 $41,659
2021 $37,547 $1,611 (4%) $21,951 $22,334 $28,214 $32,095 $43,907
2020 $35,936 $5 $22,263 $23,224 $25,727 $30,369 $41,679
2019 $35,931 $2,661 (7%) $21,868 $24,014 $25,337 $31,583 $42,742
2018 $38,592 $4 $22,687 $26,523 $27,916 $33,504 $43,826
2017 $38,596 $2,646 (7%) $23,449 $24,637 $28,248 $32,528 $42,821
2016 $35,950 $3,468 (11%) $24,449 $26,590 $27,901 $32,434 $42,047
2015 $32,482 $874 (3%) $22,214 $21,245 $25,414 $31,857 $40,376
2014 $33,356 -- $17,932 $24,585 $25,339 $31,697 $42,395

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of San Diego's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $75,982 $816 (1%) $52,864 $22,014 $1,104
2021 $75,166 $1,652 (2%) $52,864 $21,222 $1,080
2020 $73,514 $4,209 (6%) $51,186 $20,358 $1,970
2019 $69,305 $2,217 (3%) $49,358 $18,027 $1,920
2018 $67,088 $2,498 (4%) $47,708 $17,532 $1,848
2017 $64,590 $2,103 (3%) $46,140 $16,650 $1,800
2016 $62,487 $2,185 (4%) $44,586 $16,137 $1,764
2015 $60,302 $1,765 (3%) $42,908 $15,642 $1,752
2014 $58,537 $1,782 (3%) $41,392 $15,435 $1,710
2013 $56,755 -- $39,970 $15,120 $1,665

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at University of San Diego? How much does it cost?
The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $16,246 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at University of San Diego is $1,805 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
University of San Diego estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,104.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, University of San Diego estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,979
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,275
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,761
How much is University of San Diego application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $55 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
University of San Diego offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of San Diego cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,798 $1,552
For out-of-state students $1,798 $1,552

Housing and Meal

University of San Diego requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of San Diego for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A N/A $16,246 0 2,484
2021 N/A N/A $15,156 0 2,675
2020 N/A N/A $14,126 0 2,675
2019 N/A N/A $12,980 0 2,675
2018 N/A N/A $12,630 0 2,675
2017 N/A N/A $12,302 0 2,675
2016 N/A N/A $12,042 0 2,675

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of San Diego during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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