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United States University

#2280 in US ranking San Diego, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$7,108
Avg. aid
$8,901

Outcomes

Median salary
$111,108
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of United States University?

United States University holds institutional accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from approval or accreditation of an individual professional program.

Institutional accreditation is an important consideration for federal student aid and for schools evaluating transfer credit, but it does not guarantee that another college will accept a particular course. Nursing and education applicants should separately verify their exact program's current professional accreditation, state approval, and eligibility for the license or credential they seek. Requirements can depend on both the program and the state where a graduate intends to practice.

What are the admission requirements at United States University?

Admission requirements at USU depend on the degree and applicant category. A prospective undergraduate should be prepared to submit an application and academic records establishing prior education; graduate and professional programs may require a qualifying earlier degree, prerequisites, or evidence of a professional license.

USU is reported as having an open-admission policy, but that description should not be read as automatic admission to every nursing, credential, or graduate pathway. Such programs can impose additional academic and eligibility checks. Applicants should use the requirements for their specific program to determine which transcripts, English-language documentation, prerequisite courses, and professional records are required before applying. They should also confirm the applicable start date and whether materials must arrive before enrollment.

What are the application fees and waivers at United States University?

Applicants should check the application instructions for their specific USU program before paying a fee. An application charge, if applicable, is separate from tuition, required course fees, and any later enrollment charge.

Anyone seeking a fee waiver should request the applicable instructions before submitting an application or making a payment. The admissions office can confirm whether a waiver is offered for that applicant category and whether it must be approved in advance.

What types of ROTC programs are available at United States University?

Prospective students should not assume that United States University operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its campus. ROTC participation through a nearby host institution would require confirmation from both that program and USU before a student could count on fitting it into a degree plan.

ROTC scholarships and participation have separate eligibility rules, scheduling demands, and potential military service obligations. A student exploring that route should ask a host unit whether USU students are eligible to cross-enroll and ask USU how ROTC coursework, if permitted, would apply to their degree.

What are the requirements for transfer students at United States University?

Transfer applicants should submit records of previous college study and seek a written evaluation of how their credits would apply to the intended USU program. Admission to the university and acceptance of particular courses toward a degree are separate decisions.

USU reports acceptance of Advanced Placement credit, while dual credit and credit for life experience are not listed as accepted. College transfer credit may also be affected by course content, grades, age of coursework, and professional-program rules. Before enrolling, a transfer student should request a degree audit showing remaining general education, major, clinical, and institution-specific requirements - not just a total number of accepted credits.

What types of study abroad programs are available at United States University?

Study abroad should be treated as a program-specific question at United States University, not as an assumed part of its degree pathways. Students interested in overseas coursework need approval before enrolling elsewhere if they expect the credits to count toward a USU credential.

That approval should address course equivalency, residency requirements, financial aid treatment, and any restrictions on clinical or supervised fieldwork. Independent travel or enrollment with a third-party provider is not the same as a university-operated exchange program.

United States University First-Year Students

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Transfer: 31

United States University Admission Requirements

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Study abroad

No

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.