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: 42 bachelor's degrees with many concentrations; 50 minors
- Graduate Programs: 25 master's degrees, the JD, five LLM degrees, three doctorates
- Faculty: 406 full time, 491 part time – 897 total headcount (584 FTE)
- Degrees Awarded: 1,281 bachelor's, 663 master's, 328 doctorates – 2,272 total
Students
- Enrollment: 8,349 headcount (7,753 FTE) undergraduate, paralegal, graduate and law students
- New Fall Entrance: 1,129 freshmen, 355 transfers, 646 graduate students, 224 J.D. law students
- Demographics: 33% minority students, 7% international students
- Alumni: 62,865 living in all 50 states and 159 countries, with 79% living in California
Campus Life
- Residential campus: 96% of freshman and 40% 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, 21 sports clubs, many recreation clubs and fitness classes
- 6 national fraternities and 8 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
