University
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
5,774
Students
33,737
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
49%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
University of San Diego is a University institution located in San Diego, CA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
United States
San Diego, CA 92110
United States
Contact
Ms. Minh-Ha Hoang
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@sandiego.edu
Phone: 619-260-4506
Fax: 619-260-6836
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@sandiego.edu
Phone: 619-260-4506
Fax: 619-260-6836
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architectural History And Criticism |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ethnic Studies |
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| Italian Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biophysics |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Real Estate |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
14,739
Applied
7,339
Accepted
5,774
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,743
Females Applied
4,567
Females Accepted
52%
Male Admissions
5,996
Males Applied
2,772
Males Accepted
46%
Applying
55
Application Fee
3.89
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | December 15th | April 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 1st | June 30th | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 633 | 590 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 590 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 26 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
48,750
Fees
608
Full-time student fees
12,980
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
33,737
Avg. Financial Aid Package
33,801
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
11,446
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
7,488
Avg. Loan Aid
15,419
Avg. Grant Aid
26,679
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
71%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
14%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,774
Total Undergrad students
9%
International Students
38%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 19.62% |
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| Black or African American | 3.57% |
| White or Caucasian | 51.28% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.28% |
| Asian | 7.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.35% |
| Two or more races | 5.8% |
| Other | 2.42% |
Gender
Male (45.6%)
Female (54.4%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 46% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Alcala Bazaar (clubs and organizations fair), Big Blue Bash/Homecoming Concert and Spring Ole Music Festival
Alcala Bazaar (clubs and organizations fair), Big Blue Bash/Homecoming Concert and Spring Ole Music Festival
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Marine Science Club, Entrepreneurship Club, USD Chapter American Marketing Association, International Student Organization and Student International Business Council
Marine Science Club, Entrepreneurship Club, USD Chapter American Marketing Association, International Student Organization and Student International Business Council
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | |
Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Football | |
Division 1B | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Rock Climbing | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Rock Climbing | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | No | No | No |
Faculty
909
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 458
Part-time - 451
Male - 466
Female - 443
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