School Information

71.7
Total Enrollment 7,868
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

University of San Diego

http://www.sandiego.edu
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, California 92110-2492
(619) 260-4600

The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At University of San Diego, 71.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 60.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $18,123), and 35% receive loans ($6,252 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,602.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of San Diego is $30,044 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 11,000 people applied to University of San Diego. Of the applicants, 49.0% were admitted (47.0% male & 51.0% female ) and 20.0% accepted (21.0% male and 19.0% female)

Of the 5,111 undergraduate students at University of San Diego, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (96.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 43.0% of the 2,757 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     57.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     85.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     63.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     74.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     74.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (619) 260-4600
Admissions Office Email admissions@sandiego.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Undergraduate Admissions 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110-2492
Admissions Website http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/applying/application.php
Application Fee $55

In order to be accepted to University of San Diego, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of San Diego SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 565
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 650
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 24
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
University of San Diego Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 80 3
Biochemistry 31
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 41
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 8 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 23 513 248
Accounting 99 26
Accounting and Finance 3
Business Administration and Management, General 313 60
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 92
Business/Managerial Economics 13
Finance, General 60
International Business/Trade/Commerce 25
Logistics and Materials Management 23 17
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 28
Real Estate 22
Taxation 3
Communication, journalism, and related programs 129
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 129
Computer and information sciences and support services 7
Computer Science 7
Education 137 15
Curriculum and Instruction 33 6
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 17
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 16 9
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 4
Secondary Education and Teaching 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 22
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 36
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 2
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 3
Engineering 45
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 13
Industrial Engineering 11
Mechanical Engineering 21
English language and literature/letters 56
English Language and Literature, General 56
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 13
French Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 12
Health professions and related clinical sciences 2 6 136 10
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 1 7
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 64
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 20
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 33
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 7
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 6 1 10
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 4
History 33 10
History, General 33 10
Legal professions and studies 269 59 327
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LLM, JSD/SJD) 2
Comparative Law (LLM, MCL, JSD/SJD) 17
Law (LLB, JD) 4 327
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 269
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other 2
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD) 34
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 32
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 10
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 22
Mathematics and statistics 11
Mathematics, General 11
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 3 12
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 3
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 12
Natural resources and conservation 10
Environmental Studies 10
Philosophy and religious studies 15
Philosophy 12
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical sciences 12
Chemistry, General 10
Physics, General 2
Psychology 93
Psychology, General 93
Social sciences 178 13
Anthropology 11
Economics, General 15
International Relations and Affairs 52 13
Political Science and Government, General 60
Sociology 40
Theology and religious vocations 8
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 4
Theology/Theological Studies 4
Visual and performing arts 28 7
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8
Art/Art Studies, General 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10 7
Music, General 1
 
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