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University of San Diego

University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110-2492


Fax number: (619) 260-6836
Website: https://www.sandiego.edu/
University of San Diego
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 619 248-4873 4873
800 248-4873 4873 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: December 1
Application fee: $55
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT not used
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 4
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 35%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 14,334
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 7,541
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 1,360
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 37
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 40%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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