- Acceptance rate: 52% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 4.02 (weighted), as reported by the college for 2024–25
- Average net price: $37,675 a year (2022–23)
University of San Diego GPA calculator
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Type your GPA to compare it with what University of San Diego reported: an average weighted GPA of 4.02 (2024–25) and an acceptance rate of 52% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of San Diego reviews each application.
University of San Diego average GPA
University of San Diego reported an average high school GPA of 4.02 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. It's a weighted average, which adds points for honors, AP or IB classes, so it can be higher than 4.0.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
University of San Diego acceptance rate
University of San Diego admitted 8,908 of 17,008 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 52%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of San Diego is a private nonprofit 4-year university in San Diego, California, with 5,851 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of San Diego looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
University of San Diego didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of San Diego awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $37,675 a year at University of San Diego in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for the University of San Diego?
It's below the average there. University of San Diego's first-year students averaged a weighted GPA of 4.02, as reported by the college for 2024–25, so on the same weighted scale a 3.5 is below that average at a college that admitted 52% of applicants for fall 2024. An average isn't a cutoff: your courses, test scores and the rest of your application count too.
Is there a minimum GPA for the University of San Diego?
University of San Diego doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 4.02 (weighted), as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set.
How many applicants get into the University of San Diego?
University of San Diego's acceptance rate was 52% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,908 of 17,008 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Is the University of San Diego hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. University of San Diego admitted 52% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of San Diego?
No. University of San Diego doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of San Diego?
A lot: University of San Diego requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of San Diego give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of San Diego awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of San Diego consider legacy status?
No. University of San Diego doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of San Diego require an essay?
Yes. University of San Diego requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at the University of San Diego after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $37,675 a year at University of San Diego in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of San Diego's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of San DiegoU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- University of San Diego Common Data Set 2024–25University of San Diego: average high school GPA of first-year students.
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