University of San Francisco's published cost of attendance is $80,141, but financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $31,537; middle-income families pay about $34,315; higher-income families pay approximately $52,497.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $80,141 |
| Tuition and Fees | $60,492 |
| Room and Board | $19,764 |
| Books and Supplies | $500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$38,710 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $41,431 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $31,537 |
| $30–48k | $33,207 |
| $48–75k | $34,315 |
| $75–110k | $38,933 |
| $110k+ | $52,497 |
University of San Francisco's published cost of attendance is $80,141, but financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $31,537; middle-income families pay about $34,315; higher-income families pay approximately $52,497. Azimuth ranks University of San Francisco #1364 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 4.3rd percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $44,413; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $91,483, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $91,483, placing University of San Francisco in the 93.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $22,872 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of San Francisco in the 97.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of San Francisco #55 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent returns relative to CA's no-degree earnings baseline of $34,672, the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential. The earnings pattern at University of San Francisco is anchored in Business, which shapes both the scale and the distribution of graduate outcomes. The Nursing program graduates 247 students with median earnings of $143,356 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #5 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Psychology, General and Business Administration round out the upper tier, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $65,071 and $104,390 respectively — both above the peer median of $67,139 at comparable institutions. Digital Marketing and Finance serve larger cohorts at more moderate early-career pay, reflecting the institution's mix of professional and foundational programs within its Business-leaning degree portfolio, where Business accounts for 29% of graduates, followed by Social Sciences at 11% and Arts at 3%.
