School Overview

University Of San Diego has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in San Diego, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

5998 Alcala Pk
San Diego, CA 92110-2492
Main Phone: (619) 260-4600
Web Site: www.sandiego.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 6,474 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 370 male students and 681 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 35.2% of the student body, while females made up 64.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (13)%, Asian (8)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 520. One quarter of students scored at least 620.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 540 or higher. One fourth of students scored 640 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree
• First-Professional Degree
• First-Professional Degree Certificate

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Human Resource
• International Business

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• Student Services And Counseling

• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Nursing

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Sociology
• Urban Studies

• Family Development

• Liberal Arts

• Law And Legal

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry
• Other Physical Sciences
• Physics

• General Psychology

• Pastoral Counseling
• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

University Of San Diego reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of San Diego is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of San Diego belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• West Coast Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
• (for football).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• AP credits
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.