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Overview

University of San Diego is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1949, University of San Diego (USD) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. USD provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 77-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 50-59%. This places it among an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. USD also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of San Diego's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of San Diego's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of San Diego' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of San Diego's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym USD
Founded 1949
Motto Emitte Spiritum Tuum
Send Forth Thy Spirit
Colours Columbia blue, navy blue and white
Mascot Diego Torero

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Location

Address 5998 Alcala Park
San Diego
92110-2492 California
United States
University of San Diego's location map and satellite view Location Map
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University of San Diego Phone Number (619) 260 4600
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of San Diego is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1956


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of San Diego's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of San Diego as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of San Diego Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of San Diego is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of San Diego's academic range and degree level offering.



University of San Diego: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of San Diego Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of San Diego Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of San Diego categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of San Diego.



University of San Diego: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of San Diego Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of San Diego website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of San Diego Admission Info


University of San Diego's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of San Diego is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of San Diego's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of San Diego has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of San Diego's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of San Diego's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of San Diego's Admission Office Admission Office

5998 Alcala Park
San Diego 92110
(619) 260 4506
800 248 4873

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of San Diego's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of San Diego Size and Profile


University of San Diego's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of San Diego has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


University of San Diego's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of San Diego's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


University of San Diego's Control Type Control Type

University of San Diego is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


University of San Diego's Entity Type Entity Type

University of San Diego is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of San Diego's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of San Diego's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of San Diego's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of San Diego adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


University of San Diego's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


University of San Diego is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

University of San Diego Facilities


University of San Diego's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of San Diego's Library
University of San Diego's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 424,037 physical volumes, 11,537 physical media, 1,644 digital/electronic media and 422 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 59 full-time employees, including 24 librarians. University of San Diego's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of San Diego's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, University of San Diego provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,484 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


University of San Diego's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of San Diego's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of San Diego Services


University of San Diego's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of San Diego's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of San Diego's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


University of San Diego's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of San Diego's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of San Diego Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of San Diego consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of San Diego
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Law
  • School of Leadership and Education Sciences
  • School of Nursing and Health Science

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of San Diego Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of San Diego's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of San Diego public or private?

University of San Diego is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is University of San Diego profit or non-profit?

University of San Diego is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of San Diego in terms of enrollment?

University of San Diego has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of University of San Diego in terms of academic staff?

University of San Diego's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is University of San Diego a coeducational institution?

University of San Diego is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of San Diego use?

University of San Diego adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term

What religion is University of San Diego affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic.

Does University of San Diego admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of San Diego's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of San Diego's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of San Diego USD?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). International students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of San Diego USD located?

University of San Diego is located in San Diego, California, United States. Address: 5998 Alcala Park.

Is University of San Diego USD accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of San Diego is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (since 1956).

Does University of San Diego offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of San Diego offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of San Diego have a university library?

Yes University of San Diego's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 424,037 physical volumes, 11,537 physical media, 1,644 digital/electronic media and 422 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 59 full-time employees, including 24 librarians. University of San Diego's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of San Diego provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, University of San Diego provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,484 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of San Diego have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of San Diego offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of San Diego offer career services?

Yes

Does University of San Diego offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does University of San Diego have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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