PrivateUrbanUnited States University
USU
San Diego, California 92108
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
United States University is a private urban institution in San Diego, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 167 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
graduates earn a median of $80,980 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,557.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History USU was founded in 1997 as InterAmerican College by Reymundo and Maria Marin, as a non-profit college geared to help immigrants transfer degrees.
- •This early focus on immigrant education garnered positive press such as a 1999 Associated Press article and a 2002 San Diego Union Tribune article.
- •In its first eight years InterAmerican College was initially dedicated to educating future bilingual teachers.
- •In 2010, the institution changed its name to United States University to reflect the new status of university granted to the college.
- •This name change was initiated by the new leadership team which took the reins in early 2010.
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
84.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$13,598
Programs (26)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium