by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for University of San Diego, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at University of San Diego came in at $59,486 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $1,066; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,420 |
| Fees | $1,066 |
| Total | $59,486 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does University of San Diego cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how University of San Diego tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of San Diego sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the University of San Diego Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at University of San Diego has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $52,120 |
| Two Years Ago | $53,810 |
| One Year Ago | $55,690 |
| Most Recent Year | $58,420 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at USD has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, tuition increased 4.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $62,402 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.02%, which puts the figure next year near $61,875.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $61,875 |
| In 2 Years | $64,360 |
| In 3 Years | $66,945 |
| In 4 Years | $69,634 |
| In 5 Years | $72,431 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $262,814.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at University of San Diego, go to the University of San Diego Financial Aid page.
