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University of San Diego, San Diego United States

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About University of San Diego

Ranked among the world's top 1,000 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2019, the University of San Diego (USD) was initially established in 1949. A private Roman Catholic institution, USD offers teaching across seven different academic colleges....
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Ranked among the world's top 1,000 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2019, the University of San Diego (USD) was initially established in 1949. A private Roman Catholic institution, USD offers teaching across seven different academic colleges. Campus is located to the north of downtown San Diego, California and the Pacific Ocean is visible from campus. Students here can enjoy the gorgeous Californian weather and are ideally located for trips to other Californian cities such as Los Angeles or Mexico, which is a short drive away.

Over 8,000 students are enrolled at the University of San Diego, with approximately 5,741 studying at undergraduate level. All students at the institution will have experienced a peculiar campus tradition known as the 'community scream'. At midnight before the first day of final exams, students gather on campus to collectively scream. This is supposed to bring good luck and passing grades to all those who participate.

About University of San Diego

Ranked among the world's top 1,000 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2019, the University of San Diego (USD) was initially established in 1949. A private Roman Catholic institution, USD offers teaching across seven different academic colleges....
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Ranked among the world's top 1,000 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2019, the University of San Diego (USD) was initially established in 1949. A private Roman Catholic institution, USD offers teaching across seven different academic colleges. Campus is located to the north of downtown San Diego, California and the Pacific Ocean is visible from campus. Students here can enjoy the gorgeous Californian weather and are ideally located for trips to other Californian cities such as Los Angeles or Mexico, which is a short drive away.

Over 8,000 students are enrolled at the University of San Diego, with approximately 5,741 studying at undergraduate level. All students at the institution will have experienced a peculiar campus tradition known as the 'community scream'. At midnight before the first day of final exams, students gather on campus to collectively scream. This is supposed to bring good luck and passing grades to all those who participate.

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Arts and Humanities (24)

BA in Architecture

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BA in Art History (General)

BA in Art History (General)

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BA in Art History - Global History of Modern and Contemporary Art and Architecture

BA in Art History - Global History of Modern and Contemporary Art and Architecture

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BA in Art History - History and Theory of Architecture

BA in Art History - History and Theory of Architecture

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BA in Art History - Museum and Curatorial Practice

BA in Art History - Museum and Curatorial Practice

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BA in English

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BA in French

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BA in History

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BA in Liberal Studies - Spanish Language and Latin American Cultures Concentration

BA in Liberal Studies - Spanish Language and Latin American Cultures Concentration

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BA in Music - Composition Emphasis

BA in Music - Composition Emphasis

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BA in Music - General Music Major

BA in Music - General Music Major

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BA in Music - History/Culture Emphasis

BA in Music - History/Culture Emphasis

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BA in Music - Performance Emphasis

BA in Music - Performance Emphasis

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BA in Music - Theory Emphasis

BA in Music - Theory Emphasis

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BA in Philosophy

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BA in Spanish

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BA in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies

BA in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies

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BA in Visual Arts - Art and Intermedia

BA in Visual Arts - Art and Intermedia

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BA in Visual Arts - Drawing

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BA in Visual Arts - Painting

BA in Visual Arts - Painting

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BA in Visual Arts - Photography

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BA in Visual Arts - Printmaking

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BA in Visual Arts - Sculpture

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BA in Visual Arts - Video

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Engineering and Technology (5)

BA in Computer Science

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BS/BA in Electrical Engineering

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BS/BA in Industrial and Systems Engineering

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BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering

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Bachelor of Accountancy - Accountancy and Information Systems/Technology Combination Option

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accountancy and Information Systems/Technology Combination Option

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Life Sciences and Medicine (9)

BA in Anthropology

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BA in Behavioral Neuroscience

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BA in Biochemistry

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BA in Biology - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Emphasis

BA in Biology - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Emphasis

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BA in Biology - Marine Biology Emphasis

BA in Biology - Marine Biology Emphasis

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BA in Biology - Molecular and Cellular Biology Emphasis

BA in Biology - Molecular and Cellular Biology Emphasis

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BA in Biology - Pre-Health Sciences Emphasis

BA in Biology - Pre-Health Sciences Emphasis

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BA in Biophysics

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BA in Psychology

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Natural Sciences (8)

BA in Chemistry

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BA in Environmental Studies

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BA in Liberal Studies - Mathematics Concentration

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BA in Marine Science - Biology Pathway

BA in Marine Science - Biology Pathway

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BA in Marine Science - Earth Systems Pathway

BA in Marine Science - Earth Systems Pathway

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BA in Mathematics

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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Emphasis

BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Emphasis

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BA in Physics

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Others (2)

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accountancy Option

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accountancy Option

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Bachelor of Accountancy - Accountancy and Finance/Real Estate Combination Option

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accountancy and Finance/Real Estate Combination Option

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Social Sciences and Management (24)

BA in Communication Studies

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BA in Economics

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BA in English - Creative Writing Emphasis

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BA in Ethnic Studies

BA in Ethnic Studies

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BA in Interdisciplinary Humanities - Asian Studies

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BA in Interdisciplinary Humanities - European Studies

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BA in Interdisciplinary Humanities - Humanities

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BA in International Relations

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BA in Italian Studies

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BA in Liberal Studies - Art Concentration

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BA in Liberal Studies - History Concentration

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BA in Liberal Studies - Life Science Concentration

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BA in Liberal Studies - Literature Concentration

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BA in Liberal Studies - Marine Science Concentration

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BA in Liberal Studies - Multicultural Studies Concentration

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BA in Liberal Studies - Music Concentration

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BA in Liberal Studies - Theatre Concentration

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BA in Mathematics - Secondary Education Emphasis

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BA in Political Science

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BA in Sociology - Law, Crime, Justice Concentration

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BA in Sociology - Social Justice Concentration

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BA in Theology and Religious Studies

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BA in Visual Arts - Visual Communications

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Bachelor of Accountancy - Accountancy and Supply Chain Management Combination Option

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Engineering and Technology (2)

Master of Engineering, Management, and Leadership

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Master of Engineering, Management, and Leadership

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Social Sciences and Management (3)

Master Of Science In Humanitarian Action

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Master of Science in Nonprofit, Leadership, and Management

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Master of Theological Studies - Franciscan Theology

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Business and Management (2)

Juris Doctor (JD) - Business and Corporate Law Concentration

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Juris Doctor (JD) - Children's Rights Concentration

Juris Doctor (JD) - Children's Rights Concentration

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Natural Sciences (1)

Juris Doctor (JD) - Environmental and Energy Law Concentration

Juris Doctor (JD) - Environmental and Energy Law Concentration

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Social Sciences and Management (7)

Juris Doctor (JD) - Civil Litigation Concentration

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Juris Doctor (JD) - Criminal Litigation Concentration

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Juris Doctor (JD) - Employment and Labor Law Concentration

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Juris Doctor (JD) - Health Law Concentration

Juris Doctor (JD) - Health Law Concentration

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Juris Doctor (JD) - Intellectual Property (IP) Law Concentration

Juris Doctor (JD) - Intellectual Property (IP) Law Concentration

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Juris Doctor (JD) - International Law Concentration

Juris Doctor (JD) - International Law Concentration

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Juris Doctor (JD) - Public Interest Law Concentration

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University information

Total students

7,663

UG students

73%

PG students

27%

International students

548

UG students

73%

PG students

27%

Total faculty staff

691

Domestic staff

97%

Int'l staff

3%

Rankings & Ratings

University of San Diego is one of the top private universities in San Diego, United States. It is ranked #1201-1400 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

#1201-1400
QS World University Rankings
#351-400
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
#161-170
US UNI (universities)

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2014
# 701+
2015
# 701+
2016
#701+
2017
#701+
2018
#801-1000
2019
#801-1000
2020
#801-1000
2021
#801-1000
2022
#1001-1200
2023
#1001-1200
2024
#1201-1400
2025
#1201-1400

Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation

6.2

Citations per Faculty

2.7

Employment Outcomes

12.2

Employer Reputation

7

Faculty Student Ratio

25.5

International Faculty Ratio

3.1

International Research Network

5.5

International Student Ratio

6.8

Sustainability

1

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#1201-1400
QS World University Rankings
#351-400
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
#161-170
US UNI (universities)

QS World University Rankings

Chart
Data

2014
# 701+
2015
# 701+
2016
#701+
2017
#701+
2018
#801-1000
2019
#801-1000
2020
#801-1000
2021
#801-1000
2022
#1001-1200
2023
#1001-1200
2024
#1201-1400
2025
#1201-1400

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Campus locations

Campus Name

University of San Diego Campus

University of San Diego Campus

campus

University of San Diego Campus

5998 Alcala Park

San Diego

US

92110

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