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United States University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

San Diego, CA

$5,300

Avg tuition

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About United States University

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

United States University is a small private university located on an urban campus in San Diego, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 188, and admissions are selective. The university offers 5 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 0%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $5,300.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

Information not available

Graduation Rate Insight

Information not available

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

3k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold

Demographics

White

34%

Asian

27%

Black

16%

Hispanic

16%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

81%

Socio-economic diversity

75% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

22

Total Online Enrollment

2,560

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $5,300 $5,300
Graduate $5,000 $5,000

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,971
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,319
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,884
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,884

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $7,271 $7,271
Off-campus without family $15,474 $15,474
Off-campus with family $9,155 $9,155

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

75%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

Information not available

Pell Grant

75%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,125
State Grant Aid Information not available
Institution Grant Aid Information not available
Pell Grant Aid $2,792

Financial Outlook

$15k

Average student debt after graduation

$52k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.