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University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 260-4506 or
(800) 248-4873
Web Site: http://www.sandiego.edu
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KeyFacts
Institutional control: Private nonprofit
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Setting: Located within a major urban area
Number of undergraduate students: 4,802
Number of graduate students: 2,253
Admissions office:
Stephen Pultz
Phone: (619) 260-4506
E-mail: admissions@sandiego.edu
Financial aid office:
Judith Lewis-Logue
Phone: (619) 260-4514
Cost of attendance:
Undergraduate in-state tuition (full year): $21,880
Undergraduate out-of-state tuition (full year): $21,880
Typical room charge:$5,200
Typical board charge:$3,600
Student financial aid:
Grants offered: Yes
Scholarships offered: Yes
Loans offered: Yes
Organizations:
Number of registered organizations: 74
Number of honor societies: 2
Number of social fraternities: 4
Number of social sororities: 4
Location and Philosophy
The University of San Diego is located in the heart of San Diego-one America's finest and most livable cities. The 180-acre campus sits on a mesa overlooking Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. All of the buildings on campus are designed in the Spanish Renaissance architectural style, earning USD a reputation as one of the most beautiful and distinct campuses in the country. As an independent Roman Catholic university, USD holds a rare position in American higher education. The university is operated by a board of trustees and is committed to cultural diversity, intellectual honesty, and open-minded inquiry. Moreover, students are encouraged to exemplify the core tenets of the university-belief in the existence of God, the dignity of individual human beings, and service to the community. USD is committed to preserving and enriching the dignity of every person who becomes part of the institution. The university provides the opportunity for the sharing of ideas and values from many different traditions and fosters the awareness of serious responsibility toward all humanity. More than 30 percent of our students come from underrepresented ethnicities. At USD, students are encouraged to share their cultural, religious, and educational background with other students and faculty in order to enhance the USD experience for everyone.
Academics
USD offers more than 75 undergraduate majors, minors, and education credentials, as well as pre-professional, graduate, and certification programs. As a liberal arts university, USD values and encourages cross-disciplinary study. All students will complete a similar general education curriculum as they work toward a degree in their area of specialization. Classes are small, averaging between 15-25 students, and are taught by professors. There are no teaching assistants at USD. As a result, students take an active role in classroom discussions and projects. Professors are accessible and available to students. Freshmen at USD enroll in one of more than 50 preceptorial classes offered during the first semester. These courses are both an academic and an advising opportunity for new students. The preceptor-a faculty member who teaches the class-serves as the students' advisor for the first year. Preceptorial classes are limited to 16 students to encourage discussion and interaction. This distinctive program gives freshman students the foundation for their next four years. USD seeks candidates who have balanced a robust high school curriculum with extracurricular involvement at the high school and community levels. The competitive applicant will have completed at least four academic classes per year and will have taken either the SAT or ACT prior to submitting an application for admission. The average GPA of our incoming students this year was a 3.75, with an average SAT score of 1190.
Student Life
USD's residential campus is alive with activity. From more than 70 service, social, and religious clubs and organizations to honor societies to eight men's and eight women's NCAA Division I athletic teams to the Associated Student (student government), there is rarely a dull moment at USD. Fraternities and sororities are also available. Students are encouraged to contribute to the weekly newspaper, quarterly literary magazine, and the yearbook. Distinguished speakers routinely appear on campus, contributing to USD's cultural and intellectual diversity. |
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