Turn interest into action. Create a positive impact. Become a leader and make a real difference in the world. It all starts here, at the horizon's edge. USD celebrates innovative thinkers who are determined to create lasting change. Our students and faculty members embrace changemaking and relish being part of a globally-minded community of scholars.
Financial Aid
Opportunities Abound
Cost shouldn’t be a barrier to a top-notch college education. At USD, we’re committed to doing everything we can to get you the best financial aid available.
78%
of students received some financial aid
$185M
in undergraduate financial aid awarded
$50M
in graduate financial aid awarded
$39,500
average financial aid award
Undergraduate Admission
As a Torero, your college experience will take you far beyond the classroom. You'll live, study and explore as part of a tight-knit community of students from across the nation and around the world. Vibrant campus culture, exceptional research opportunities and global adventures await you.
We offer many different types of scholarships to students — some of which are based on academic or athletic achievement, involvement with USD’s various music and choral programs, and one for applicants affiliated with the NROTC program.
Need-based financial aid may also be available to students and families who choose to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The admission process at USD is a holistic one; we consider many factors in identifying a student's strengths, abilities and passions. The process starts by completing the Common Application, and our admission team is here to help you get started.
Graduate Admission
The University of San Diego is focused on an unwavering expectation: academic excellence. Continue your academic journey through one of our 35 master's programs or one of our three doctoral programs. Your studies will be enriched by the opportunity to work alongside engaging faculty members who are dedicated to developing ethical and compassionate leaders and scholars.
USD is dedicated to a holistic approach to education that results in real-world success. Our unique geographic location in a diverse gateway city gives our graduate students learning opportunities that lead to fulfilling careers and lifelong networks. The university's bedrock values, informed by the Catholic intellectual tradition, provide students with the tools they need to tackle socially relevant challenges in today's fast-paced world.
School of Law
The University of San Diego's School of Law provides students with the perfect climate for studying law. It's not just about the great weather or proximity to the beach and the border; it's about building relationships and community.
Pursue your JD, LLM or MS in Legal Studies through our full-time, part-time or summer programs. Our distinguished faculty will support you academically and professionally as you work toward attaining a successful — and meaningful — career in the legal field.
At USD's School of Law, courses are challenging, innovative and practical. And we believe that student involvement beyond the classroom can help to cultivate legal interests, build a supportive network and dive deeper into the legal profession. An emphasis on academic rigor and ethics is augmented by our dedicated teachers, who include some of the greatest legal minds in the field today.
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Torero Hub
The Torero Hub is your place to ask non-academic questions related to things like financial aid, paying your bill and registering for classes, as well as get resources and general support for navigating your life at USD.