University of San Diego Acceptance Rate
San Diego, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 15,953
- Admitted
- 7,458
- Yield
- 16.7%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of San Diego's acceptance rate has risen from 46.2% in 2014–15 to 46.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 14,247 to 15,953 (+12%) over that period.
Its 46.7% rate makes University of San Diego more selective than about 86% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 65%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (45.5% for women vs 48.8% for men, a 3.3-point gap). University of San Diego has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 16.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 14,247 | 6,589 | 46.2% | 1,129 |
| 2015–16 | 13,675 | 7,067 | 51.7% | 1,105 |
| 2016–17 | 14,413 | 7,406 | 51.4% | 1,133 |
| 2017–18 | 14,739 | 7,339 | 49.8% | 1,210 |
| 2018–19 | 13,287 | 7,031 | 52.9% | 1,310 |
| 2019–20 | 13,755 | 6,697 | 48.7% | 1,142 |
| 2020–21 | 13,171 | 7,731 | 58.7% | 997 |
| 2021–22 | 14,326 | 7,550 | 52.7% | 1,166 |
| 2022–23 | 14,334 | 7,541 | 52.6% | 1,234 |
| 2023–24 | 15,953 | 7,458 | 46.7% | 1,245 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,936 | 4,524 | 45.5% |
| Men | 6,017 | 2,934 | 48.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of San compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of San Diego's acceptance rate?
University of San Diego's acceptance rate is 46.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,458 admitted of 15,953 applicants).
Is University of San Diego test optional?
University of San Diego is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of San Diego?
University of San Diego received 15,953 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,458.
Is University of San Diego getting harder to get into?
University of San Diego has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 46.2% in 2014–15 to 46.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.sandiego.edu/.