Tuition and Financial Aid

The University of San Diego has a variety of resources to help applicants finance their graduate business education. Explore the possibilities below to discover funding sources that meet your needs. For additional information about financial aid, please also visit USD's Financial Aid Website.

MBA/IMBA Tuition and Fees

The University of San Diego's graduate programs charge a per unit fee for tuition. The cost of tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year is $1170 per unit and there are 50 units in each MBA program. For additional details about tuition and fees, please click on the appropriate link below:
Full-time MBA and IMBA Program Fees
Evening MBA Program Fees

Merit Scholarships

All Full-time MBA, IMBA, and Evening MBA applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships available through the University of San Diego and the School of Business Administration. These scholarships are typically awarded to high-caliber applicants who have a GMAT score of 600 or higher and other solid credentials. Applicants are notified of any scholarship funds at the time of admission.

Graduate Assistantships

MBA students may apply for an appointment to work with School of Business Administration faculty to help offset the cost of tuition. Students who are not working full-time can assist a faculty member with research and other projects for 60 hours during the semester in exchange for $2400 in tuition assistance. Once admitted to an MBA program, students are notified about the application process for available assistantships. Priority for assistantships goes to students who do not receive merit scholarships.

Need-based Financial Aid

U.S. citizens and certain permanent residents are eligible to apply for need-based loans and grants. Please see the USD Financial Aid Website for application details. Deadlines to be considered for need-based grants are April 1st for the fall term and November 15th for the spring term. To be considered for the highest level of aid possible, applicants are encouraged to submit a FAFSA with USD indicated as an institution of choice by the above mentioned deadlines even if they have not complete the application process yet.

Ahlers Center for International Business Study Abroad Scholarships

In addition to offering reduced tuition rates for short-term study abroad courses, the Ahlers Center for International Business awards scholarships to offer financial assistance to students who might not be able to afford the extra costs of taking classes which require international travel. Selection criteria include academic excellence, relevance of classes or international experience to applicant’s career goals, and financial need. Students who apply for short-term study abroad courses are notified of the scholarship application process.