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The main campus of University Of San Diego is in San Diego, California (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. University Of San Diego is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
University Of San Diego offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to law and business and management.
University Of San Diego does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 530 to 630. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 550 or more. Students attending University Of San Diego come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at University Of San Diego are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 7,548 enrolled students.
University Of San Diego is generally not a school for part-time students. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at University Of San Diego belong to the Pioneer Football League and West Coast Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110-2492
General Phone: (619) 260-4600
Admissions Phone: (619) 260-4506
Financial Aid Phone: (619) 260-4514
http://www.sandiego.edu
University Of San Diego awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 683 | business management, accounting, business administration, logistics, international business, managerial economics, CIO training |
| Liberal Arts | 417 | English, political science, international relations, liberal arts and sciences, history, sociology, economics, anthropology, ... |
| Law | 356 | law, tax law, comparative law, advanced legal research, international law, banking and finance |
| Education And Teaching | 154 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, student counseling, secondary teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 106 | psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Media | 103 | communication studies |
| Science | 84 | biology, marine biology, chemistry, physics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 25 | philosophy, religion, pastoral counseling, theology |
| Engineering | 20 | electrical engineering, industrial engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 16 | drama |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer science |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of San Diego in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,147 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 572 | 24 |
| First-professional degree | 309 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 23 | 3 |
In 2005, University Of San Diego had a total enrollment of 7,548 students (6,763 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 63% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 60% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Nevada | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
University Of San Diego offers campus housing for 2,375 of its 6,763 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,862 | 4,687 | 60% | 1,136 | 24% |
| Men | 2,969 | 1,618 | 54% | 425 | 26% |
| Women | 4,893 | 3,069 | 63% | 711 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (619) 260-4506
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,760 |
| Room and board | $ 11,330 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,720 |
Financial Aid:
University Of San Diego participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1039500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (619) 260-4514
University Of San Diego has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 131 | 81 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 57 | 49 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 99 | $111,234 | 51 | $91,406 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 48 | $77,572 | 42 | $69,922 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 43 | $64,051 | 40 | $62,160 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $56,300 | 12 | $56,650 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 194 | $91,314 | 145 | $74,239 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pioneer Football League |
| Basketball | West Coast Conference |
| Baseball | West Coast Conference |
| Track | West Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 81 | 147 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Track | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 64 | 95 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Industrial Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Comparative Law (LLM, MCL, JSD/SJD)
International Law and Legal Studies (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of San Diego Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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