University of San Diego
#98 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
University of San Diego is a private institution that was founded in 1949. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,669 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 180 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. University of San Diego's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #98. Its tuition and fees are $56,444.
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution open to students of all faiths. The school overlooks Mission Bay, and downtown San Diego is about a 15-minute trip away. On campus, there are more than 100 student organizations, including more than 10 fraternities and sororities. Most of the San Diego Torero sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference; the football team competes in the NCAA Division I-AA Pioneer League. Athletic teams are cheered on by the school's mascot, a costumed bullfighter named Diego Torero. The University Ministry coordinates retreats and immersion trips and hosts daily Mass services, including a special Mass for Peace on Wednesday nights.
After class, students can relax at nearby beaches, like La Jolla and Pacific Beach, or explore Balboa Park, the biggest urban cultural park in the country, which is home to 15 museums, the San Diego Zoo and the Old Globe Theatre. Opportunities to kayak, sail, wind surf and more are nearby. Students can join group excursions, led by the school’s Outdoor Adventures program, or rent kayaks, surfboards and snorkel equipment on campus for trips on their own. Freshmen must live on campus, and for students around on the weekends, the school hosts a Friday Night Movies series.
The University of San Diego has a variety of graduate programs, including a Tier 1 School of Law and an accredited paralegal program. Some enrichment programs are specific to the school's religious foundation, like the Center for Christian Spirituality and the Oscar Romero Center for Faith in Action. Notable alumni include Lowell McAdam, chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications; Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs; and Andrew Firestone, a former contestant on ABC’s "The Bachelor."
University of San Diego is a private institution that was founded in 1949. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,669 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 180 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. University of San Diego's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #98. Its tuition and fees are $56,444.
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution open to students of all faiths. The school overlooks Mission Bay, and downtown San Diego is about a 15-minute trip away. On campus, there are more than 100 student organizations, including more than 10 fraternities and sororities. Most of the San Diego Torero sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference; the football team competes in the NCAA Division I-AA Pioneer League. Athletic teams are cheered on by the school's mascot, a costumed bullfighter named Diego Torero. The University Ministry coordinates retreats and immersion trips and hosts daily Mass services, including a special Mass for Peace on Wednesday nights.
After class, students can relax at nearby beaches, like La Jolla and Pacific Beach, or explore Balboa Park, the biggest urban cultural park in the country, which is home to 15 museums, the San Diego Zoo and the Old Globe Theatre. Opportunities to kayak, sail, wind surf and more are nearby. Students can join group excursions, led by the school’s Outdoor Adventures program, or rent kayaks, surfboards and snorkel equipment on campus for trips on their own. Freshmen must live on campus, and for students around on the weekends, the school hosts a Friday Night Movies series.
The University of San Diego has a variety of graduate programs, including a Tier 1 School of Law and an accredited paralegal program. Some enrichment programs are specific to the school's religious foundation, like the Center for Christian Spirituality and the Oscar Romero Center for Faith in Action. Notable alumni include Lowell McAdam, chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications; Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs; and Andrew Firestone, a former contestant on ABC’s "The Bachelor."
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
Tuition & Fees
$56,444
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,669
Acceptance Rate
53%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Tuition & Fees
$56,444
Room & Board
$18,084(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$48,496
$28,071
$28,071
Tuition & Fees
$56,444
Room & Board
$18,084(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$48,496
*Average cost after aid
Academics
71%
12:1
44%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
38%
N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
13%
N/A
Social Sciences
10%
N/A
Engineering
10%
N/A
Psychology
8%
N/A
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
259
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53%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
13%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
1,494
Citations Per Publication
6:1
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Students
5,669
Graduate Enrollment
3,146
Total Enrollment
8,815
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
5,457
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
44%
Minority Enrollment
44%
Minority Enrollment
47%
White
24%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
8%
Two or more races
6%
International
4%
Black
3%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
74+
Sports Teams
8
Fraternities
9
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
71%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
51%
Average Debt at Graduation
$25,208
$51,132
$51,132
Graduation Rate
71%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
51%
Average Debt at Graduation
$25,208
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