Private For-Profit4-year
Design Institute of San Diego
San Diego, California · Official Website ↗
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#3193
National
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#406
CA Rank
Overall Score
88%
Accept Rate
50%
Grad Rate (6yr)
92
Students
$29,250
Tuition
N/A
Net Price (low income)
Score Breakdown
46/100
Composite Score
#3193 nationally · #406 in CA
Student Outcomes
30%50/100
Affordability
25%50/100
Selectivity
20%40/100
Academic Profile
15%50/100
Program Breadth
10%34/100
Scores computed from NCES IPEDS 2023–24 data, normalized within 4-year peer group.
About Design Institute of San Diego
Design Institute of San Diego is a private four-year university located in San Diego, California. It is ranked #3193 nationally and #406 in California by our composite scoring methodology. Design Institute of San Diego is a open access institution, admitting 88% of applicants. It enrolls approximately 92 students with a six-year graduation rate of 50%, with costs below the national average.
Admissions & Costs
Acceptance Rate
88%
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,250
Net Price (0–30K income)
N/A
6-Year Graduation Rate
50%
Total Enrollment
92
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
✓Small campus — personalized attention and tight-knit community
✓Accredited institution with federal financial aid eligibility
Considerations
!Open-access admissions — wide range of student preparedness
Who Is This College For?
1.Students of all academic backgrounds, including those re-entering higher education
2.Students who want small class sizes and close faculty relationships
Frequently Asked Questions
Design Institute of San Diego has an acceptance rate of 88%. The college accepts most applicants and focuses on supporting student success.
Rankings
National Rank#3193
California Rank#406
Rankings based on composite score from NCES IPEDS 2023–24 data. All 4,264 US colleges ranked.
Institution Profile
TypePrivate For-Profit
Level4-year
LocationSan Diego, CA
Enrollment92 students
Visit Official Website ↗Affordability
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,250/yr
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All California Colleges →About Our Rankings: Scores are computed from publicly available NCES IPEDS 2023–24 data using a weighted composite of graduation outcomes, affordability, selectivity, and academic profile. Scores are normalized within peer groups (4-year vs 2-year). We do not accept payment for rankings.