USD Facts
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/Research University”
- Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1956
Academics
- Undergraduate Programs: 42 bachelor's degrees with many concentrations; 50 minors
- Graduate Programs: 27 master's degrees, the JD, five LLM degrees, three doctorates
- Faculty: 406 full time, 491 part time – 897 total headcount (584 FTE)
- Degrees Awarded: 1,421 bachelor's, 713 master's, 301 JD and doctorates – 2,435 total
Students
- Enrollment: 8,251 headcount (7,671 FTE) undergraduate, paralegal, graduate and law students
- New Fall Entrance: 1,105 freshmen, 375 transfers, 758 graduate students, 243 JD law students
- Demographics: 36% minority students, 7% international students
- Alumni: 65,088 living in all 50 states and 141 countries, with 63% living in California
Campus Life
- Residential campus: 95% of freshman and 45% 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
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
Contact Information
Facts
Hughes Administration Center
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: (619) 260-4600
irp@sandiego.edu
Office Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
