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$59,486
per year
In-State Tuition
53%
Acceptance Rate
84%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$29,743 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$47,589 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$83,280 saved
14 of 14 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $89,229potential savings
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Education
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program in the humanities -- literature, history, philosophy, languages and the arts -- taken as a general or transfer degree rather than a single-discipline major. NCES CIP 24.0103 "Humanities/Humanistic Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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7
Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
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Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
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Aquatic Sports(2)
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In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$15,586
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$86,522
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,940
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at University of San Diego
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $1,983 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $29,743
8 exams
24 credits
Save $47,589
14 exams
42 credits
Save $83,280
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$29,743 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$47,589 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$83,280 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 45 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Psychology Psychology | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Sociology Sociology | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Natural Sciences Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
San Diego, California
San Diego County
Control
Private
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