United States University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
United States University is a private for-profit university in San Diego, California, enrolling about 153 students. United States University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $6,780 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $80,980 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,780
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,557 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 153 41.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 53.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 187
- Room & Board: $19,632 annual estimate
United States University: what the data shows
Common questions about United States University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is United States University?
United States University is located in San Diego, CA (ZIP 92108).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is United States University public or private?
United States University is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does United States University cost?
Published tuition: $6,780.
Average net price after aid: $21,557.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,120.
How big is United States University?
Total enrollment: 153 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 187 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,295 students.
About 42% enroll full-time in our extract.
What do graduates of United States University earn?
Median earnings: $34,909 six years after entry; $80,980 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,244.
15.73% of students receive Pell grants.
What is United States University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (758 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (55 completions)
- Nursing Administration (35 completions)
- Nursing Education (30 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (28 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (28 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (8 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1 completions)
- Project Management (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is United States University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $80,980 at 10 years; net price $21,557. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,780
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at United States University was $6,780.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,557
2024 Value
In 2024 United States University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,557.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$86,228 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,557 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$27,120 4-Year Tuition
$19,632 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$28,012 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$112,048 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for United States University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
14.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at United States University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for United States University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,060 | $8,060 | $16,704 |
| 2014 | $10,140 | $10,140 | $11,126 |
| 2015 | $9,440 | $9,980 | $20,863 |
| 2016 | $11,880 | $12,980 | $19,272 |
| 2017 | $12,020 | $12,020 | $20,498 |
| 2018 | $10,800 | $10,800 | — |
| 2019 | $6,480 | $6,480 | — |
| 2020 | $6,480 | $6,480 | $16,260 |
| 2021 | $6,480 | $6,480 | $13,529 |
| 2022 | $6,630 | $6,630 | — |
| 2023 | $6,600 | $6,600 | $21,557 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
United States University reported total enrollment of about 153 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (45.1%), Hispanic or Latino (32.7%), and Black or African American (9.2%). About 15.73% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
41.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at United States University in 2024 is 153 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 187 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,295 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 45.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from United States University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 17% male / 83% female
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 29% male / 71% female
- Nursing Administration: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for United States University.
Return on Investment
$15,244 Median Student Debt
$80,980 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.82% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
839.14% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for United States University.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 758 completions
2. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 55 completions
3. Nursing Administration: 35 completions
4. Nursing Education: 30 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 28 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 28 completions
7. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 8 completions
8. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1 completions
9. Project Management: 1 completions
Most popular programs at United States University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for United States University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for United States University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,532
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,939
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
United States University is a private for-profit institution located in San Diego, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Nursing Administration. Enrollment is approximately 153 students. Student body composition includes White (45.1%), Hispanic or Latino (32.7%), Black or African American (9.2%). Approximately 15.73% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
San Diego, CA 92108
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: United States University graduates report median earnings of $80,980 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is United States University located?
United States University is located in San Diego, CA.
How much does United States University cost?
Reported tuition is $6,780 and average net price is $21,557 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,632 annually.
What is the student body demographics at United States University?
United States University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 187 students, White (45.1%), Hispanic or Latino (32.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend United States University?
About 53.0% of students at United States University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of United States University earn?
Median earnings are $34,909 six years after entry and $80,980 ten years after entry.
How much debt do United States University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,244.
Is United States University public or private?
United States University is a private for-profit institution located in San Diego, CA.
Is United States University an HBCU?
No. United States University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is United States University a tribal college?
No. United States University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is United States University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—United States University reports 32.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is United States University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for United States University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- San Diego, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.