
The University of San Diego's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 52.4%, with 17,010 applicants and 8,909 accepted students. This reflects a notable increase from 46.8% in 2023, and slightly down from 52.6% in 2022, which shows fluctuations in acceptance rates over the last few years. Historically, the acceptance rates hovered around the low to mid-50s, with a peak at 58.7% in 2020 and a low of 46.8% in the most recent cycle. The data indicates a generally competitive admission landscape, especially considering the increasing number of applicants each year.