Private Schools

University of San Diego

California, USA

University of San Diego is a private institution that was founded in 1949. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,711, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 180 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Notable alumni include Lowell McAdam, chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications.

Quick Facts

The student-faculty ratio at University of San Diego is 14:1, and the school has 40.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of San Diego include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Engineering. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 89 percent.

Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral degree
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Established
1949
School Type
Private
Students
Female-54%, Male-46%
Tuition & Fees
$47,708
Test Score
Average SAT - 1150/1600

Minimum TOEFL - 80 / IELTS - 6.5
Acceptance Rate
51%