A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at USD are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 40% more female students than male students enrolled at University of San Diego with a gender ratio of 22% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, USD has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
22%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,409
|
| Women |
1,975
|
USD serves a low number of students outside of California, with 51 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
51%
|
| Out of State |
43%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
21% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122436 IPEDS survey data for University of San Diego.
Last updated February 24, 2025