University of San Diego

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of San Diego?

USD is a private university, so its published undergraduate tuition does not have separate California-resident and out-of-state rates. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $58,420, with $1,066 in required fees. Reported room and board added $18,230 for the academic year.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $59,486.
• Typical room and board, 2024-25: $18,230.
• Reported books and supplies estimate, 2024-25: $1,080.

Those items total $78,796, but that is not a complete personal cost-of-attendance estimate: transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific costs can add to it. It also is not what every student pays. Later-year published charges may differ, and off-campus living arrangements change the budget without changing tuition.

Financial aid can substantially change the amount due. In 2024-25 reporting, 87% of students received financial aid, and the average undergraduate grant award across reported grant sources was $37,818. That average is not a grant offer to every admitted student. Reported average net price also varied by family income: it was $17,441 for families in the lowest reported income band and $46,989 for those above $110,000. Net price averages combine students with different circumstances; an individual aid offer is more useful for comparing colleges.

Eligible students may use federal and state aid, institutional grants or scholarships, loans, and veteran or military education benefits. Applicants should complete the financial-aid applications USD requires for their circumstances and observe the applicable priority dates. When comparing offers, distinguish grants and scholarships from loans and work earnings, which require repayment or work.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of San Diego?

USD students can pursue part-time employment, including campus jobs, while eligible students may receive a Federal Work-Study award through financial aid. Work-Study is an opportunity to earn wages in an eligible job - not a tuition discount paid automatically or a guarantee of a position. Students normally must find and apply for an available job.

The university's career services also support job and internship searches through counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, employer events, and alumni networking. These services are available for career planning whether or not a student qualifies for Work-Study. Internships are not required of every USD student; a particular major or employer may have its own expectations. Students weighing a job against coursework should check the hours, pay, transportation needs, and whether the role develops skills relevant to their goals.