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The University of San Diego, also known as USD, is a Roman Catholic university located in San Diego, California. It was established in the year 1949. USD offers more than 60 bachelor, master, and doctoral programs. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
USD’s athletes compete in the West Coast Conference at the Division I level of the NCAA. The sports teams are nicknamed the Toreros. Some of the notable alumni of the university are Lowell McAdam, President & CEO of Verizon Wireless; Theo Epstein, General Manager of the Boston Red Sox; and Steve Poltz, musician.
The main campus of University Of San Diego is in San Diego, CA (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.
University Of San Diego does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 48% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 530 to 630. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 550 or more.
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 2007, the school had 7,504 enrolled students.
University Of San Diego makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. 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
http://www.sandiego.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 648 | business management, accounting, business administration, logistics, accounting and finance, international business, managerial economics, CIO training, ... |
| Law | 607 | law, legal assistant, comparative law, tax law, banking and finance, advanced legal research, international law |
| Liberal Arts | 344 | political science, English, international relations, sociology, history, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 191 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, student counseling, special ed, ESL instruction, secondary teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 146 | psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Media | 141 | communication studies |
| Science | 88 | biology, chemistry, marine biology, physics, biochemistry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 77 | registered nursing, nursing science, clinical nurse specialist, adult health nursing |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 26 | real estate |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | philosophy, religion, pastoral counseling, theology |
| Engineering | 20 | industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Fine Arts | 19 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of San Diego in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,183 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 569 | 29 |
| First-professional degree | 333 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 242 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 39 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
| First-professional certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, University Of San Diego had a total enrollment of 7,504 students (6,719 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 63% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 52% |
| Nevada | 5% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Arizona | 4% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
University Of San Diego offers campus housing for 2,527 of its 6,719 (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. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 13 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,563 | 5,085 | 48% | 1,094 | 22% |
| Men | 4,330 | 1,951 | 45% | 457 | 23% |
| Women | 6,233 | 3,134 | 50% | 637 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 540 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 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 | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,564 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,564 |
| Room and board | $ 10,960 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,380 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,934 |
Financial Aid:
University Of San Diego participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1039500)
University Of San Diego has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 137 | 82 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 56 | 52 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 27 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 103 | $123,807 | 58 | $102,010 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $86,510 | 43 | $79,133 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $68,130 | 45 | $67,459 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $65,307 | 14 | $62,266 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 206 | $100,615 | 160 | $82,667 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pioneer Football League |
| Basketball | West Coast Conference |
| Baseball | West Coast Conference |
| Track | West Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Basketball | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Track | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 11 | 17 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
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
Taxation
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
Special Education and Teaching, General
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
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)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity 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
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
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 5% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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