University of San Diego: cost & net price by income
San Diego, California
Here's what students actually pay to attend University of San Diego after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $21,951 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $43,907. Published in-state tuition is $56,444. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$21,951/yr
- $30k–$48k$22,334/yr
- $48k–$75k$28,214/yr
- $75k–$110k$32,095/yr
- $110k+$43,907/yr
University of San Diego cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $56,444
- Out-of-state tuition
- $56,444
- Students receiving aid
- 19%
B
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does University of San Diego cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at University of San Diego is about $21,951 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at University of San Diego?
- At University of San Diego, published in-state tuition is $56,444 and out-of-state tuition is $56,444 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is University of San Diego worth the cost?
- FindU gives University of San Diego a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)