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Our Campus

Private, Catholic Institution. 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 University: High Research Activity”
Accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Schools – Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since 1956

Undergraduate Programs: 43 bachelor's degrees with many concentrations; 54 minors
Graduate Programs: 34 master's degrees, the JD, five LLM degrees, four doctorates, dual degree programs
Faculty: 476 full time, 522 part time – 998 total headcount (659.6 FTE)
Degrees Awarded: 1,468 bachelor's, 1031 master's, 295 JD and doctorates – 2,794 total

Enrollment: 8,861 headcount (8,016 FTE) undergraduate, paralegal, graduate and law students
New Fall Entrance: 997 freshmen, 336 transfers, 1,213 graduate students, 271 JD law students
Demographics: 41.5% minority students, 6% international students
Alumni: 74,711 living in all 50 states and 141 countries, with 65% living in California

Residential campus: 50% of freshman and 30% 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, 23 sports clubs, many recreation clubs and fitness classes
9 national fraternities and 9 national sororities
Student Life Pavilion offers dining options, student activities, and a full-service market