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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 cost of studying for a year at United States University?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at United States University was $6,328, with $780 in required fees, for $7,108 in published tuition and fees. The reported in-state and out-of-state amounts were the same. These charges are not a complete estimate of what a student will spend in a year.

  • Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $7,108.
  • Part-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $342 per credit hour, before applicable fees.
  • Full-time graduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $6,543.
  • Part-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $410 per credit hour, before applicable fees.

A personal budget must also account for books, supplies, transportation, living expenses, and any program-specific costs such as clinical requirements. Per-credit charges should not be added to the full-time annual tuition figure; they describe a different enrollment pattern.

Financial aid can change the amount a student pays. In the reported aid figures, 14% of students received student loans, and the average grant awarded to undergraduate grant recipients was $8,901. An average award is not an offer to every student. Applicants can use their individual aid offer and program's current cost-of-attendance estimate to compare likely out-of-pocket costs and borrowing.

What are the work-study opportunities at United States University?

Students considering work while enrolled should distinguish a paid job from Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program for eligible students at participating institutions; receiving other financial aid does not, by itself, mean a student has a Work-Study position.

USU students can ask the financial aid office whether Work-Study is included in their award and how to apply for eligible jobs. Nursing clinical hours, teaching placements, and internships may provide professional experience but should not be assumed to be paid employment. Students balancing a job with study should also check the scheduled hours and location of any required in-person training.

United States University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$7,108
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$7,108
Tuition
$6,328
Fees
$780

Total Cost

Avg. total cost per year
$7,108

United States University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

Off campus, not with family
$25,792
Off campus, with family
$5,200

United States University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$21,557

United States University Room and Board Cost

Institution provide on-campus housing

No

United States University Tuition Plans

Tuition guaranteed plan

No

Prepaid tuition plan

No

United States University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$8,901

United States University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
16%
Students with federal loans
14%
Median debt at completion
$13,782

United States University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$7,713

Graduate average amount

$7,884

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.