About USD
For more than six decades, the University of San Diego has been dedicated to the values originally articulated by its founders, Mother Rosalie Hill of the Society of the Sacred Heart and Bishop Charles Francis Buddy of the Diocese of San Diego.
Our mission and vision statement captures the values that have made USD a prominent Catholic university and a vibrant institution of quality higher education.
Our history begins with two extraordinary leaders who had a vision of a new kind of Catholic university and brought it to life.
Our Catholic identity gives USD a solid foundation in religious faith, ethical conduct, compassionate service and social justice.
Our strategic initiatives build our institutional strengths to chart a course for future excellence and growing societal impact.
Our community involvement enhances the education of our students and serves the needs of our neighbors and partners.
We welcome you to meet our administration, learn interesting facts about USD, check out the latest news and events and discover opportunities for working at USD.
"Academic excellence thrives in communities that welcome diverse viewpoints and life experiences."
At a Glance
Fall 2010
Number of Students
Undergraduates: 5,388
Graduate/paralegal: 1,696
Law: 1,117
Total enrollment: 8,201
Number of Faculty
395 Full-time faculty
546 Full-time equivalent
433 Part-time faculty
2009-10
Degrees Awarded
Bachelor's: 1,156
Master's: 555
Juris Doctor/Master of Laws: 390
Doctoral: 57
Total: 2,158
