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USD Housing Costs

$1,104 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$2,979 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost
$16,246 On-Campus Room & Board Typical Cost
$4,761 Other Off-Campus Living Expenses Typical Cost

USD Room and Board Costs and How They Compare?

It is very important to learn the many expenses associated with attending college so you're able to prepare accordingly. The expense of housing, meal plans, and supplies can really add up after 4 years (or maybe more)! Be prepared by considering these costs.

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USD Housing and Meal Plan Costs USD combines housing and dining options together into one plan. The on-campus cost for a typical student was about $16,246 in 2021.

The next table outlines expected expenses at University of San Diego for both living on campus or off campus and other charges.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$16,246$16,246
Other Living Expenses$2,979$4,761
Books and Supplies$1,104$1,104
Total$20,329$23,118

Will You Spend Four Years in the Dorms? Forecasted Cost is $93,997

Room and board at USD have changed about 7.8% per year these past five years, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. Incoming first year students in 2022 should expect to be charged roughly $21,455 for room, board and other costs according to today's trends. In their closing year a student would pay somewhere around $22,719 for an associate degree, and $25,692 for a four-year degree.

Over the entire degree (presuming you graduate on-time) the sum will be approximately $93,997 for a four-year stay or $44,175 for two years.

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How to Finance Your USD Education?

Details on Your Campus Home

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether USD does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity2,484

Room & Board Costs Higher Than Average

With room, board, books, supplies, and additional expenses costing students living on campus $20,329, University of San Diego is above the U.S. average of $15,282.

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