University of San Diego

5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110-2492

Visit Website: http://www.SanDiego.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Private institution
Year Founded:
1949
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Academic Calendar:
4-1-4
Undergrad Student Body:
4,970
Local Setting:
Urban
Endowment:
$172,023,104
Application Deadline:
March 5
Application Fee:
$55
Selectivity:
More selective
Tuition Costs:
$30,716
Room & Board Costs:
$10,960

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Student Organizations:
60
Honor Societies:
Phi Beta Kappa
Religious Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) University Ministry, InterVaristy Christian Fellowship, Jewish Student Union (associated with Hillel), Every Nation Campus Ministries
International Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) United Front Multicultural Center (ASA, AChA, BSU, FUSO, MEChA, PRIDE)
Other Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Accounting Society, Aikane O'Hawaii, Alcala Club, Ambassadors, American Humanics, Economics Club, Environmental Action Group, French Club, IEEE, International Student Organization, Jewish Student Organization, Mortar Board, Philosophy Club, Psychology Club, Society of Women Engineers, Oceans Club, Sacred Heart Club, Vista (school newspaper)
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) The Vista (weekly), Motions (weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
4
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
12%
Number of Sororities:
6
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
19%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
Remedial:
N/A
Counseling:
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Local Hiring Firms:
United States Navy; BAE Systems; CB Richard Ellis; Countrywide Home Loans; Upper Deck LLC; Accredited Home Lenders; Burnham Real Estate; Raytheon; PricewaterhouseCoopers
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
538,034
Library Facilities:
Pardee Legal Research Center
Museums
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
Computers Available:
275
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
0
Wired Labs:
0
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas
Wireless Capacity:
2,220
Online Registration:
No
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (88%), women's dorms (7%), men's dorms (5%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students
Sprinkler System:
3%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
180 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
San Diego (5)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
San Diego (5)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
San Diego (5)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Offered at cooperating institution (San Diego State University)
Navy ROTC:
Offered on campus
Airforce ROTC:
Offered at cooperating institution (San Diego State University)
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
Popular Events:
All Faith Service, Orientation Week, Homecoming, Annual Luau, Kyoto Symposium, Saturday Night Live at the Grille