Our 180 acres overlook the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean and create the perfect setting for those seeking a rigorous and rewarding academic environment where students and faculty are partners in learning. From this vantage point, anything is possible.
Our Campus
- Contemporary Catholic values grounded in the liberal arts tradition.
- Private. Coeducational. Residential. Independent.
- Perched on a pristine mesa—easily navigable and pedestrian-friendly.
- Beautiful 16th century Spanish Renaissance architectural style.
- Beaches, mountains, downtown and the Mexican border are all a short drive from campus.
- Carnegie classification of "Doctoral University: High Research Activity."
- Fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission since 1956.
Academics
- Undergraduate Programs: 49 bachelor's degrees with many concentrations; 56 minors
- Graduate Programs: 41 master's degrees, Juris Doctorate (JD), five LLM degrees, five doctorates, dual degree programs
- Faculty: 499 full time, 513 part time – 1,012 total headcount (681 FTE)
- Degrees Awarded: 1,442 bachelor's, 971 master's, 289 JD and 82 doctorates – 2,784 total
Students
- Enrollment: 9,110 headcount (8,266 FTE) undergraduate, paralegal, graduate and law students
- New Fall Entrance: 1,245 freshmen, 340 transfers, 1,133 graduate students, 259 JD law students
- Demographics: 45% minority students, 6% international students
- Alumni: 77,143 living in all 50 states and 100 countries, with 64% living in California
Campus Life
- Residential Campus: 95% of freshman and 51% of undergraduates live on campus
- 10 separate living areas, with styles ranging from shared rooms to apartments
- Member, West Coast Conference and Pioneer Football League
- 17 NCAA Division I teams, 23 sports clubs, many recreation clubs and fitness classes
- 9 national fraternities and 9 national sororities
- Student Life Pavilion offers dining options, student activities and a full-service market
University Distinctions
Recognized as a Community Engagement Institution by the Carnegie Foundation.
Member of Ashoka's Changemaker Campus Consortium.
Ranked by US News & World Report, Business Week, and others.