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Design Institute of San Diego SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

A 100% acceptance rate means your real work is evaluating the value of the program, including the $29,250 price tag and 60% six-year graduation rate. Design Institute of San Diego is test-optional, so use SAT or ACT scores only when they add clear strength to your broader plan.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Design Institute of San Diego facts and stats

Quick Facts

Design Institute of San Diego is a small urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 78 students. Design Institute of San Diego has a 6-year graduation rate of 60%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Location

San Diego, CA

Undergrad Enrollment78

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio8:1

Graduation Rate60%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Design Institute of San Diego application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

April 8

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Design Institute of San Diego, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so summer and fall retakes can help you improve or build a stronger superscore. For the April 8 Early Decision deadline, the November SAT or October ACT is a safe last fall retake whose scores should still arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Design Institute of San Diego lists tuition and fees at $29,250. Students can review available grants, scholarships, payment plans, and federal aid options to understand how the net cost may differ from the published price.

Tuition and Fees$29,250

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$25

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Design Institute of San Diego’s total cost of attendance will depend on housing, supplies, and personal expenses in addition to its $29,250 in tuition and fees. Students should compare the published price with their financial aid offer, since grants, scholarships, and loans can substantially change the amount paid out of pocket. Families may want to budget carefully for living costs in San Diego.