University of San Diego · Cost & aid

San Diego, CA · City · Private · Research university · the Toreros · Website ↗

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$79,444

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$37,675

Average net price

bottom quarter for affordability in Division I

$5.9M

Athletic aid, women's

$23,897 per roster spot

$3.8M

Athletic aid, men's

$15,263 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $79,444 sticker.

Family income under $30k$17,543

$30k – $48k$18,083

$48k – $75k$19,998

$75k – $110k$28,397

Over $110k$46,152

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$5,902,621
Per roster spot$23,897 across 247 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$3,846,456
Per roster spot$15,263 across 252 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$222k / $263k
Tuition & fees$56,444

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

Where it ranks

#41Highest stickerof 359 · Division I #42Priciest housingof 359 · Division I

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