Tuition & net price

How much does University of San Diego cost?

Published tuition is $59,486, with a full cost of attendance of $78,720 a year. After aid, families pay between $15,586 and $46,989 depending on income.

Tuition$59,486before aid
Cost of attendance$78,720tuition + living
Lowest net price$15,586families under $30k
Highest net price$46,989families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $15,586 20%
$30,001–$48,000 $17,441 22%
$48,001–$75,000 $19,557 25%
$75,001–$110,000 $27,012 34%
Over $110,000 $46,989 60%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
21%
Take federal loans
32%
Typical repayment
$243/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

Money you do not have to repay

Grants and scholarships come off the price before you borrow anything. We list 2 tied to University of San Diego.

Hansen Leadership Institute 2024, USA. (Fully Funded) Hansen Leadership Institute USA Summer Exchange Program 2025 (...
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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in California.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
California Institute of the Arts $58,996 $58,996 $77,560 $26,686
University of San Francisco $60,492 $60,492 $80,141 $31,537
University of Redlands $60,878 $60,878 $76,630 $28,287
Saint Mary's College of California $57,803 $57,803 $77,659 $19,462
Santa Clara University $61,293 $61,293 $82,026 $22,985
Loyola Marymount University $62,357 $62,357 $83,943 $32,268

University of San Diego costs: common questions

How much is tuition at University of San Diego?
Published tuition is $59,486 a year before aid.
What does University of San Diego actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $15,586 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $46,989.
What is the total cost of attendance at University of San Diego?
$78,720 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is University of San Diego worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $86,522 ten years after starting, against $22,940 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.