The majority of students who attend USD receive some sort of financial assistance, which may be scholarships, grants, work, and/or loans. Sources of financial aid include USD, federal, state, and outside organizations and businesses providing scholarships.
The total amount of financial aid received by undergraduate, graduate, and law students for the current financial aid year is detailed below.
Total Aid Received, Year 2024-25
| Undergraduate | Graduate | Law | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total amount | $249,466,753 | $63,680,706 | $53,194,455 | |||
| % provided by USD | 63% | 22% | 46% | |||
Average Annual Amount Received - Financial Aid by Type