Full-Time (12-18 Units/Semester)
- 2026-27
- 2025-26
- 2024-25
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition [1] | $32,050.00 | $64,100.00 |
| Fees [2] | $549.50 | $1,099.00 |
| Health Insurance [3]* | $1,999.00 | $3,998.00 |
| Housing [4] | $6,725.00 | $13,450.00 |
| Meal Plan [5] | $2,875.00 | $5,750.00 |
| Total [6]** | $44,198.50 | $88,397.00 |
* The listed Health Insurance rates are for 2025-26, and will be updated when 2026-27 rates are negotiated.
** Intersession and Summer are billed separately.
Note: All fees are subject to change. This information is accurate as of November 2025.
2026-27
- Single courses, summer and intersession and credits fewer than 12 or in excess of 18 are billed $2,210 per unit
- Auditing a course is $160.00 per credit unit
| Undergraduate Associated Student Fee | Full-time (12-18 units) $149.50 Part-time (7-11.5 units) $54.00 (3-6.5 units) $11.00 |
|---|---|
| Student Wellness Fee | $170.00 |
| Facility Fee - Student Wellness Center | $150.00 |
| Student Life Pavilion Fee | Full-time $70.00 Part-time $35.00 |
| Media Fee | $10.00 |
Summer Fees (only assessed to students enrolled in summer courses)
| Student Wellness Fee | $76 |
|---|---|
| Facility Fee - Student Wellness Center* | $75 |
See more information about mandatory student fees and the benefits they cover.
All insurance coverage is subject to applicable state form and rate filing approval and, once approved to the terms of the Master Policy.
The annual insurance premium for 2026-27 will be updated once it's negotiated in Summer 2026.
The annual insurance premium for August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026 is $3,998.
For more information, visit sandiego.edu/health-insurance.
The below amounts are the average cost of living budgeted for an undergraduate student based on their living situation for academic year 2026-27 (based on a nine-month academic year).
| Off-campus (not living with parent/relative) | Living at home | On-campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (average) | $16,920 | $8,775 | $14,042 |
| Meals | $7,884 | $3,942 | $8,344 |
| Personal Necessities | $5,706 | $4,563 | $3,969 |
| Transportation | $1,656 | $1,206 | $1,386 |
|
Books and Supplies
|
$1,320 |
$1,320 |
$1,320 |
Housing is estimated at double occupancy in the Maher Hall Residence. Other on campus housing options may be viewed at sandiego.edu/residential-life.
Second Year Residency Requirement
Living on campus offers the perfect balance. Undergraduate students are required to live on campus for both their first and second year at USD. Learn more about campus housing for second year students.
Estimated meal plan is for 105 Meals + $1,227 Dining Dollars. This is the minimum meal plan required for resident freshman.
Residents who are Second Year at USD, or Transfers with 30 to 59.5 units, are required a minimum resident plan. Estimated meal plan is for 75 meals + $963 Dining Dollars.
You may view and choose other meal plan options at sandiego.edu/dining.
Other costs that may add to the cost of attendance and should be taken into consideration are listed below.
| DEPOSITS | |
|---|---|
| Resident Students - New | $500 |
| Commuter Students - New | $300 |
| Damage/Cleaning Deposit for Resident Students | $100 |
| OTHER FEES | |
|---|---|
| Transcript Fee* | $10 |
| Parking Permit | Parking Services website |
| Returned Check Fee | $25 |
| 10% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) will be imposed on all past due balances | |
2025-26
- Single courses, summer and intersession and credits fewer than 12 or in excess of 18 are billed $2,115 per unit
- Auditing a course is $160.00 per credit unit
| Undergraduate Associated Student Fee | Full-time (12-18 units) $143 Part-time (7-11.5 units) $52 (3-6.5 units) $11 |
|---|---|
| Student Wellness Fee | $170 |
| Facility Fee - Student Wellness Center* | $150 |
| Student Life Pavilion Fee | Full-time $70 Part-time $35 |
| Media Fee | $7 |
Summer Fees (only assessed to students enrolled in summer courses)
| Student Wellness Fee | $76 |
|---|---|
| Facility Fee - Student Wellness Center* | $75 |
*Note: The Wellness Center facility is currently under construction. The fee will not be assessed to students until the Student Wellness Center is available for student use.
See more information about mandatory student fees and the benefits they cover.
All insurance coverage is subject to applicable state form and rate filing approval and, once approved to the terms of the Master Policy.
The annual insurance premium of $3,998 is for August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025.
For more information, visit sandiego.edu/health-insurance.
The below amounts are the average cost of living budgeted for an undergraduate student based on their living situation for academic year 2025-26 (based on a nine-month academic year).
| Off-campus (not living with parent/relative) | Living at home | On-campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (average) | $15,219 | $7,930 | $13,186 |
| Meals | $7,533 | $3,906 | $7,404 |
| Personal Necessities | $5,067 | $4,140 | $3,285 |
| Transportation | $1,989 | $1,818 | $1,251 |
|
Books and Supplies
|
$1,080 |
$1,080 |
$1,080 |
Housing is estimated at double occupancy in the Maher Hall Residence. Other on campus housing options may be viewed at sandiego.edu/residential-life.
Second Year Residency Requirement
Living on campus offers the perfect balance. Undergraduate students are required to live on campus for both their first and second year at USD. Learn more about campus housing for second year students.
Estimated meal plan is for 105 Meals + $1,157 Dining Dollars. This is the minimum meal plan required for resident freshman.
Residents who are Second Year at USD, or Transfers with 30 to 59.5 units, are required a minimum resident plan. Estimated meal plan is for 75 meals + $908 Dining Dollars.
You may view and choose other meal plan options at sandiego.edu/dining.
Other costs that may add to the cost of attendance and should be taken into consideration are listed below.
| DEPOSITS | |
|---|---|
| Resident Students - New | $500 |
| Commuter Students - New | $300 |
| Damage/Cleaning Deposit for Resident Students | $100 |
| OTHER FEES | |
|---|---|
| Transcript Fee* | $10 |
| Parking Permit | Parking Services website |
| Returned Check Fee | $25 |
| 10% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) will be imposed on all past due balances | |