University of San Diego

San Diego, CaliforniaUniversity of San Diego admissions website ↗

Applies via: Common App

Homeschool test policyTest-Free (through Fall 2028)Test-free through Fall 2028 applicants; scores are not viewed; USD asks applicants not to submit them. English proficiency still required for international applicants. Nothing announced for Fall 2029+.

Next deadlineNov 1, 2026

Application deadlines

November 1, 2026

Early Action

November 1, 2026

Early Decision I

ED II Jan 5 (binding, deposit Feb 10)

January 5, 2027

Early Decision II

January 15, 2027

Regular Decision

Quick facts

Acceptance rate—

TranscriptRequired (official HS transcript)

ACT / SATTest-Free (through Fall 2028)

Letters of rec1

Institution typeprivate

Application fee$75

Applicant guide

University of San Diego does not currently have any homeschool specific application requirements and/or specifications. See other sections for general application requirements.

Last updated 7/17/2026