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”
- Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1956
Academics
- Undergraduate Programs: 43 bachelor's degrees with many concentrations; 55 minors
- Graduate Programs: 31 master's degrees, the JD, five LLM degrees, four doctorates
- Faculty: 476 full time, 522 part time – 998 total headcount (659.6 FTE)
- Degrees Awarded: 1,416 bachelor's, 925 master's, 314 JD and doctorates – 2,655 total
Students
- Enrollment: 9,181 headcount (8,415 FTE) undergraduate, paralegal, graduate and law students
- New Fall Entrance: 1,142 freshmen, 343 transfers, 1,022 graduate students, 249 JD law students
- Demographics: 39% minority students, 8% international students
- Alumni: 70,149 living in all 50 states and 141 countries, with 64% living in California
Campus Life
- Residential campus: 95% of freshman and 44% of undergraduates live on campus
- 11 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
- 8 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
