University Of San Diego

The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic university located in San Diego, California. It was chartered in 1949 and opened its doors to students in 1952 as the San Diego College for Women. The university offers over 60 degrees at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels. It is organized into the following academic units:

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

USD is home to many Greek organizations. The fraternities and sororities are governed by the Interfraternal Council and Panhellenic Council. USD also hosts several student clubs and organizations.

University Of San Diego Highlights

Where University Of San Diego stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in law, business and management, and media.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at University Of San Diego was 7,504 in 2007 (6,719 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 63% of enrolled students, graduate students are 25%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 13%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: University Of San Diego participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

University Of San Diego provides on-campus housing for 2,527 of its 6,719 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 13 meals weekly.

University Of San Diego Athletics

School sports include football (Pioneer Football League), basketball (West Coast Conference), baseball (West Coast Conference), and track (West Coast Conference).

University Of San Diego offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 16 male students received the aid (men were 53% of those receiving aid) and 14 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 47% of students receiving such aid) .

University Of San Diego Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: