University of San Diego
Admissions
Interested in attending University of San Diego?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of San Diego, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of San Diego?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, USD accepted 47% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 15,953 people applied and 7,458 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at University of San Diego:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at University of San Diego, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of San Diego by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things USD considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of San Diego?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of San Diego as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.9. 28% of freshmen who attended USD were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 68% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
USD is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of San Diego. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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