Our Campus
- Roman Catholic. Private. Coeducational. Residential. Independent.
- 180 acres perched on a pristine canyon – easily navigable, pedestrian-friendly
- Beautiful 16th century Spanish Renaissance architectural style
- Beaches, mountains, downtown and the Mexican border – all within a short drive
- Carnegie classification of “Doctoral/Research University”
- Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1956
Academics
- Undergraduate Programs: 40 bachelor's degrees with many concentrations; 49 minors
- Graduate Programs: 34 master's degrees, the JD, five LLM degrees, three doctorates
- Faculty: 402 full time, 443 part time – 845 total headcount (563 FTE)
- Degrees Awarded: 1,188 bachelor's, 611 master's, 365 doctorates – 2,164 total
Students
- Enrollment: 8,317 headcount (7,748 FTE) undergraduate, paralegal, graduate and law students
- New Fall Admissions: 1,143 freshmen, 273 transfers, 617 graduate students, 300 law students
- Demographics: 31% minority students, 5% international students
- Alumni: 53,114, living in all 50 states and 103 countries, with 71% living in California
Campus Life
- Residential campus: 96% of freshman and 46% of undergraduates live on campus
- 10 separate living areas, with styles ranging from shared rooms to apartments
- Member, West Coast Conference and Pioneer Football League
- 17 NCAA Division I teams, 19 sports clubs, many recreation clubs and fitness classes
- 5 national fraternities and 7 national sororities
- Student Life Pavilion offers dining options, student activities, and a full-service market
Distinctions
- Recognized as a Community Engagement Institution by the Carnegie Foundation
- Member of Ashoka's Changemaker Campus Consortium
- Ranked by US News & World Report, Business Week, and others
