Alliant International University-San Diego

Alliant International University-San Diego is a small private non-profit doctoral university located in San Diego, California, with an undergraduate enrollment of 391. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader California postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 0% acceptance rate, admission is highly selective. With fewer than 1 in 10 applicants admitted, the institution ranks among the most competitive in the country for undergraduate admission. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $116,546. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $66,666. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.