Design Institute of San Diego

Design Institute of San Diego Overview

Design Institute of San Diego is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in San Diego, CA. It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification

The Design Institute of San Diego's tuition & fees is $29,300 for the academic year 2024-2025. 75% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,475.

The school has a total enrollment of 94 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).

Design Institute of San Diego's acceptance rate is 100.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.57%.

Design Institute of San Diego is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Design Institute of San Diego is $29,300. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $28,930.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $29,250 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $30,884.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$29,300
Graduate	$28,930

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$29,250
Graduate	$30,884

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	100.00% Acceptance Rate / 28.57% Yield
Graduation Rate »	80%
Student to Faculty Ratio	12.50% (8 to 1)
Student Population »	94 (77 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$9,475

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Design Institute of San Diego offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Design Institute of San Diego
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	8555 Commerce Ave, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone	858-566-1200
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (for-profit)
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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