University of San Diego acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from San Diego's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
San Diego acceptance rate by year
9,359 of 17,468 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 52.4% for Fall 2024.
Show the numbers
| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 17,468 | 9,359 | 53.6% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 17,008 | 8,908 | 52.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 15,953 | 7,458 | 46.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 14,334 | 7,541 | 52.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 14,326 | 7,550 | 52.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 13,171 | 7,731 | 58.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 13,755 | 6,697 | 48.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 13,287 | 7,031 | 52.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 14,739 | 7,339 | 49.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 14,413 | 7,406 | 51.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 13,675 | 7,067 | 51.7% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
San Diego deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on San Diego's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions Early December
- Early action Apply by Decisions Mid-December
- Early decision II Apply by Decisions Late January
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Mid-March
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at San Diego
San Diego offers early decision and early action and early decision ii for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at San Diego
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
San Diego is test-blind: scores it lists are not used in admission decisions.
- 4.057.8%
- 3.75–3.9924.0%
- 3.50–3.7413.8%
- 3.25–3.493.7%
- 3.00–3.240.6%
- 2.50–2.990.1%
What counts
What San Diego weighs
From section C7 of San Diego's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteer work
Considered
- Interview
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- Religious affiliation
- Work experience
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Test scores
- Alumni relation
- State residency
Cost
What San Diego costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use San Diego's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to San Diego's 53.6%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about San Diego admissions
What is San Diego's acceptance rate?
San Diego admitted 9,359 of 17,468 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 53.6%. That is up from 52.4% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is San Diego test-optional for 2026–27?
San Diego is test-blind for 2026–27: it does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission.
When are San Diego's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 1, 2026; Early decision II: January 5, 2027; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check San Diego's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of San Diego Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- San Diego first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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