by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at University of San Diego reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on USD costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
The average tuition and fees at University of San Diego for undergraduates was $52,864 a year in 2020-2021. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $52,120 | $744 | $52,864 |
University of San Diego tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does University of San Diego cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $52,864 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at University of San Diego was high when compared to the national average. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at USD.
If you want to know how USD compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of San Diego Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for University of San Diego increased with an average annual rate of 2.33% over the past five years. Tuition grew by 2.34%, and fees grew by 1.60%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $55,353 this school year.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at USD to be $111,995, and $229,263 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at USD.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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