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In-State Tuition & Fees

$53,472

Cost of attendance at University of San Francisco in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,472

Cost of attendance at University of San Francisco in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of San Francisco was $39,825. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at University of San Francisco

University of San Francisco net price calculator

$39,825

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of University of San Francisco for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $39,825 $2,976 (7%) $30,235 $30,787 $34,881 $39,053 $47,896
2021 $42,801 $4,379 (11%) $32,023 $31,994 $36,818 $39,638 $49,199
2020 $38,422 $3,947 (11%) $27,690 $29,186 $32,338 $38,753 $44,975
2019 $34,475 $795 (2%) $22,576 $23,964 $27,958 $35,890 $47,562
2018 $35,270 $216 $20,350 $23,066 $26,530 $33,598 $45,014
2017 $35,054 $587 (2%) $19,955 $21,997 $26,514 $35,662 $45,056
2016 $35,641 $2,774 (8%) $26,525 $26,208 $32,923 $34,630 $43,525
2015 $32,867 $498 (2%) $22,694 $23,556 $28,413 $31,718 $43,564
2014 $32,369 -- $23,039 $24,940 $28,616 $34,319 $44,451

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of San Francisco's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $75,232 $1,360 (2%) $53,472 $20,630 $1,130
2021 $73,872 $2,780 (4%) $52,482 $19,790 $1,600
2020 $71,092 $2,796 (4%) $50,282 $19,210 $1,600
2019 $68,296 $2,316 (4%) $48,066 $18,630 $1,600
2018 $65,980 $2,096 (3%) $46,250 $18,130 $1,600
2017 $63,884 $2,200 (4%) $44,494 $17,790 $1,600
2016 $61,684 $1,514 (3%) $42,634 $17,450 $1,600
2015 $60,170 $1,786 (3%) $41,450 $17,120 $1,600
2014 $58,384 $1,760 (3%) $40,294 $16,590 $1,500
2013 $56,624 -- $38,884 $16,240 $1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does University of San Francisco provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 2,800 dormitories available to its students at $11,030 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at University of San Francisco is $1,226 per month.
Does University of San Francisco provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at University of San Francisco for one academic year is $5,110, which works out to $568 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
University of San Francisco estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,130.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, University of San Francisco estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $4,490
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,250
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,490
How much is University of San Francisco application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $55 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
University of San Francisco offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of San Francisco cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,885 $1,510
For out-of-state students $1,885 $1,510

Housing and Meal

University of San Francisco offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of San Francisco for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $5,110 $11,030 N/A 0 2,800
2021 $5,060 $10,930 N/A 0 2,560
2020 $4,940 $10,470 N/A 0 2,560
2019 $4,820 $10,010 N/A 0 2,560
2018 $4,700 $9,630 N/A 0 2,600
2017 $4,590 $9,400 N/A 0 2,500
2016 $5,740 $9,170 N/A 0 2,454

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of San Francisco during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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