Undergraduate Admission - University of San Diego

The place at the edge of it all.

Envision a vantage point that informs how you see the world. More than envisioning tomorrow — but empowering, engaging and embracing it. Blurring borders and boundaries. Colliding science and spirit. Envision life at the University of San Diego. Ground of infinite perspective. Forever pushing further because here, your vision has no limit.

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University of San Diego

Lighting the Way Forward

Since its founding in 1949, The University of San Diego has prepared generations of Toreros to lead inspired and meaningful lives. In the classroom and beyond, they endeavor to think critically, and express informed insights with courage and conviction.

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Torero Life

As a contemporary Catholic university ranked among the nation's top 100 colleges and universities, we're committed to academic excellence. To social justice and Changemaking. To the passions our Toreros hold and the many memories they'll create on their journey toward a successful future.

Life at Alcala Park

The Place Where All Things Converge

Our Toreros find their home here — on one of the nation's most beautiful college campuses, in the eighth largest city in the nation, just 20 miles from the border to Mexico. And that's by design. So, find us here, at the University of San Diego, ready to share in the Torero journey with you.

Life in San Diego

Beach Town Vibes with Big City Opportunities

Although we're probably best known for our beaches, San Diego is also quite the bustling city. You'll have plenty of incredible opportunities for internships and professional development – and all within about 15 minutes of campus.

Elena Gonzalez '21

USD Student

"The moment my mom and I drove onto USD's campus, I had one of those 'this is it ... this is home' moments, you know? And after spending the rest of the day on campus, that feeling only got stronger as I noticed that everyone I talked to on campus was someone I could see myself being friends with. Today — over three years later — I know I made the right choice in making USD my home away from home."

12:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

21

Average Class Size

90%

First-to-Second-Year Retention

5,726

Undergraduates

#2

Most Beautiful Campus

The Princeton Review

#4

Study Abroad Participation Rate

Open Doors® 2022 Report on International Educational Exchange

Top 50

Most Entrepreneurial Research Universities

Forbes

Top 100

National Research Universities

U.S. News & World Report

New Academic Heights

Majors and Minors

USD offers 46 different bachelor’s degrees, several of which offer areas of specialization, and all of which are rooted in USD’s tradition as a liberal arts university. Additional programs are offered as minors, and most of our majors can also be pursued as minors.

While visiting USD, I repeatedly heard how beneficial the small class sizes and 1-on-1 interactions with professors were for Toreros; they said it helped them feel 'seen' by their professors. Two years later, I know what they shared is true. My professors are always pushing me to thrive — as a student and a person.
―Taylor DeGuzman '22

A Global Perspective

Study Abroad

Set at the edge of an international gateway, USD is uniquely positioned to provide Toreros with opportunities to push their boundaries and gain a global perspective. From service trips to Tijuana, Mexico with University Ministry to hosting an international innovation competition — the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge — the University of San Diego is truly at the edge of it all.

7%

International Students

41%

Out-of-State Students

180+

Clubs and Organizations

1 of 42

Changemaker Campuses Worldwide

Creating Change

We are Changemakers

We confront humanity's urgent challenges with empathy and innovation. We cherish the knowledge we learn inside and outside of the classrom to inspire change. To make a difference. To serve others.

Career Readiness

Create Your Own Success Story

Your time as a Torero doesn't end when you walk across the graduation stage. We are committed to preparing our Toreros for life.

For attaining their dream job, for attending their chosen medical school, for committing to their full-time service program. All Toreros actively engage with one of our three career readiness programs during their undergraduate studies. Compass, Connect, and Passport strengthen Toreros' resumes, providing collaborative, skill-building sessions and events which teach the skills and share the tips necessary for a lifetime of success.

Become a

Torero