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
Academics
- Undergraduate Programs: 43 bachelor's degrees with many concentrations; 54 minors
- Graduate Programs: 33 master's degrees, the JD, five LLM degrees, four doctorates, dual degree programs
- Faculty: 486 full time, 521 part time – 1007 total headcount (677.0 FTE)
- Degrees Awarded: 1,468 bachelor's, 1031 master's, 295 JD and doctorates – 2,794 total
Students
- 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
Campus Life
- 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
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