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Overview
Founded in 1855, the University of San Francisco (USF) carries a reputation for excellence and has today evolved into the city’s largest independent university campus, covering 55 acres on a hilltop near Golden Gate Park. Established as San Francisco’s first institution of higher education, the University is committed to becoming internationally recognized as a premier Jesuit Catholic urban university with a global perspective and a mission of educating leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world. USF offers certificate programs online through its School of Business and Management. These online programs consist of three eight-week certificate courses, each building on the last in a step-by-step progression.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
USF online students can earn their master certificate entirely online, with no actual classroom attendance ever required. Certificates are available in two top-demand fields: Supply Chain Management or Sales & Sales Management. The Supply Chain Management certification program covers functional perspective, tactical implementation, and strategic best practices of supply chain management. Topics covered in the Sales & Sales Management program include expert selling, transitioning to sales management, and expert sales management.
Admissions
Steps to apply for admission consist of downloading an SIU application form from the university's website, completing it, and returning it (by email or hard-copy). Distance learning applicants need to take the additional step of completing two surveys (also downloadable from the site) in order to ensure that they feel comfortable with online learning.
Faculty
USF's online courses are taught by real-world experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to instructional development and delivery. Their expertise, imparted via interactive teaching methods, creates a dynamic learning experience enhanced by a proven combination of Virtual Classroom tools, online instructor-led discussions, and streaming video.
Student Body
USF enrollment exceeds 8,500 students, who represent virtually every state and more than 65 foreign countries. Many students enrolled in the University's Online Master Certificate programs are individuals hoping to break into or advance within the supply chain management or sales/sales management fields.
Student Life
Online students reap the benefits of the highest educational standards merged with state-of-the-art technology. In partnership with the University Alliance Online, USF provides a state-of-the-art e-learning system enveloped within a multimedia environment that lets students study at their convenience and work around their busy schedule. Classes are conducted in a streaming video-based learning format which gives students a "better than live" learning experience. The streaming video feature allows students to pause, rewind, and review lectures until mastering each topic. Each course is carefully designed to maximize student interaction with fellow students and instructors alike, causing many of them to enjoy this online format more than a traditional classroom.
USF is located in San Francisco, CA (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic school. USF is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
USF has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and conservation and resource management.
USF does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 630.
USF has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
USF had 8,714 enrolled students in 2007-2008. The school has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at USF. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Western Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The core mission of the University is to promote learning in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others.
The University will distinguish itself as a diverse, socially responsible learning community of high quality scholarship and academic rigor sustained by a faith that does justice. The University will draw from the cultural, intellectual and economic resources of the San Francisco Bay Area and its location on the Pacific Rim to enrich and strengthen its educational programs."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of San Francisco
2130 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
General Phone: (415) 422-5555
http://www.usfca.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 652 | business management, organizational behavior, finance, marketing, financial planning, accounting, human resources development, non-profit management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 349 | applied economics, political science, sociology, English, economics, creative writing, history, international relations, ... |
| Law | 241 | law, advanced legal research, foreign lawyers |
| Education and Teaching | 232 | education, ESL instruction, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, multicultural education, teacher education, reading teaching, instructional media design, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 227 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 179 | registered nursing, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 106 | sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Media | 102 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Family and Social Work | 82 | public administration |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 66 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Science | 66 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 65 | information technology, computer science, web design, computer security |
| Religion and Philosophy | 22 | theology, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 21 | visual and performing arts |
| Fine Arts | 15 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Hospitality | 14 | hospitality management |
| Architecture and Planning | 11 | architecture |
| Design | 10 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for USF in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,281 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 927 | 33 |
| First-professional degree | 227 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 36 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, USF had a total enrollment of 8,714 students (8,282 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 61% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 18% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 59% |
| (International Students) | 8% |
| Hawaii | 7% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
USF offers campus housing for 2,188 of its 8,282 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of San Francisco, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,485 | 5,399 | 64% | 1,044 | 19% |
| Men | 3,027 | 1,828 | 60% | 353 | 19% |
| Women | 5,458 | 3,571 | 65% | 691 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| 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 | $ 33,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,500 |
| Room and board | $ 11,130 |
| Room charge | $ 7,450 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,400 |
Financial Aid:
USF participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 132500)
USF has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 131 | 85 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 32 | 56 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 41 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 84 | $125,502 | 44 | $130,778 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 64 | $94,334 | 54 | $93,522 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 49 | $78,283 | 62 | $77,997 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $56,107 | 16 | $67,507 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 204 | $102,001 | 176 | $95,002 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 101 | 73 | 174 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Track | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 53 | 50 | 103 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Development
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Multicultural Education
Reading Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Applied Economics
Asian Studies/Civilization
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Development Economics and International Development
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets USF Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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