Make excellence your identity
Make excellence your identity
Inviting applications for USD's on-campus undergraduate cohort
A Legacy of Pioneers and Changemakers That Spans Over 75 years
A Legacy of Pioneers and Changemakers That Spans Over 75 years
Among Top 50
Best College in USA
Best College in USA
The Wall Street Journal
#18
Best-Run Colleges
Best-Run Colleges
The Princeton Review
#3
Best Quality of Life
Best Quality of Life
The Princeton Review
#1
Most Beautiful Campus
Most Beautiful Campus
The Princeton Review
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Start Your Journey at USD
Start Your Journey at USD
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Schools that Shape Thinkers, Builders, and Changemakers
Schools that Shape Thinkers, Builders, and Changemakers
#12
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- U.S. News & World Report
#12
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- U.S. News & World Report
#12
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- U.S. News & World Report
#8
Best Business, Management and Marketing Degrees School
- U.S. News & World Report
#8
Best Business, Management and Marketing Degrees School
- U.S. News & World Report
#8
Best Business, Management and Marketing Degrees School
- U.S. News & World Report
#13
Top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact (Private Schools)
- The Princeton Review
#13
Top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact (Private Schools)
- The Princeton Review
#13
Top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact (Private Schools)
- The Princeton Review
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A Junction of World-Class Learning & Top-Paying Careers
A Junction of World-Class Learning & Top-Paying Careers
93%
93%
93%
Employment Rate
45.2%
45.2%
45.2%
Signing Bonus
$89,000
$89,000
$89,000
Median Salary
Popular Employers
Popular Employers
From India to San Diego: Journeys Which Took Shape at USD
From India to San Diego: Journeys Which Took Shape at USD
"As someone who came to USD planning to study only computer science, I’ve been inspired by the supportive faculty to explore new areas and pursue minors in Mandarin Chinese and math.
I’ve also loved being able to get involved outside of the classroom – whether it’s leading the Chinese Culture and Language Association, or supporting peers as a tutor at the Math Learning Center. Every opportunity has given me the chance to grow both academically and personally."
"As someone who came to USD planning to study only computer science, I’ve been inspired by the supportive faculty to explore new areas and pursue minors in Mandarin Chinese and math.
I’ve also loved being able to get involved outside of the classroom – whether it’s leading the Chinese Culture and Language Association, or supporting peers as a tutor at the Math Learning Center. Every opportunity has given me the chance to grow both academically and personally."
"As someone who came to USD planning to study only computer science, I’ve been inspired by the supportive faculty to explore new areas and pursue minors in Mandarin Chinese and math.
I’ve also loved being able to get involved outside of the classroom – whether it’s leading the Chinese Culture and Language Association, or supporting peers as a tutor at the Math Learning Center. Every opportunity has given me the chance to grow both academically and personally."
Arman Aryan '26
Arman Aryan '26
Arman Aryan '26
BA/BS (CSE), Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
BA/BS (CSE), Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
BA/BS (CSE), Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
“Shreya Dandu ‘24 (BBA) experienced college much differently than many other 2024 graduates. From starting at the University of San Diego while living in the south of India over 8,000 miles away, to eventually building her own community all over the globe.”
“Shreya Dandu ‘24 (BBA) experienced college much differently than many other 2024 graduates. From starting at the University of San Diego while living in the south of India over 8,000 miles away, to eventually building her own community all over the globe.”
“Shreya Dandu ‘24 (BBA) experienced college much differently than many other 2024 graduates. From starting at the University of San Diego while living in the south of India over 8,000 miles away, to eventually building her own community all over the globe.”
Shreya Dandu '24
Shreya Dandu '24
Shreya Dandu '24
BBA, Knauss School of Business
BBA, Knauss School of Business
BBA, Knauss School of Business
Experiences That Extend Beyond the Classrooms
Experiences That Extend Beyond the Classrooms
30+
Multicultural Organisations
80+
Professional & Honor Societies
18
Sororities & Fraternities
25
Competitive Sports Clubs
17
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletic teams
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USD Excellence That Echoes Through Generations
USD Excellence That Echoes Through Generations
Lowell McAdam
Former President and CEO of Verizon Communications
Lowell McAdam
Former President and CEO of Verizon Communications
Lowell McAdam
Former President and CEO of Verizon Communications
Jim Parsons
Actor, Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Winner
Jim Parsons
Actor, Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Winner
Jim Parsons
Actor, Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Winner
Monte Brem
Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone
Monte Brem
Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone
Monte Brem
Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone
Garry Ridge
Among world’s top 10 Most Admired CEOs; CEO of WD-40
Garry Ridge
Among world’s top 10 Most Admired CEOs; CEO of WD-40
Garry Ridge
Among world’s top 10 Most Admired CEOs; CEO of WD-40
Michaella Wittmann
Led over 20 LEED sustainability projects worth multi-million dollar projects
Michaella Wittmann
Led over 20 LEED sustainability projects worth multi-million dollar projects
Michaella Wittmann
Led over 20 LEED sustainability projects worth multi-million dollar projects
Haydar Majeed
Award-winning U.S. military cybersecurity contractor and tech entrepreneur
Haydar Majeed
Award-winning U.S. military cybersecurity contractor and tech entrepreneur
Haydar Majeed
Award-winning U.S. military cybersecurity contractor and tech entrepreneur
Matthew Dominick
Commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission
Matthew Dominick
Commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission
Matthew Dominick
Commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission
Dr. Craig Venter
American biochemist and geneticist. Founder of Celera Genomics, Institute for Genomic Research and the J. Craig Venter Institute
Dr. Craig Venter
American biochemist and geneticist. Founder of Celera Genomics, Institute for Genomic Research and the J. Craig Venter Institute
Dr. Craig Venter
American biochemist and geneticist. Founder of Celera Genomics, Institute for Genomic Research and the J. Craig Venter Institute
Mike Brown
Associate head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA)
Mike Brown
Associate head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA)
Mike Brown
Associate head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA)
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Everything You Need to Become a Torero
Everything You Need to Become a Torero
Application
Best College in Common Application (including USD's Member Questions + Essay)
Transcript
Official High School Transcript(s)
Recommendation
One Academic Letter of Recommendation (Headmaster or Counselor)
English Proficiency
• TOEFL (min 80)
• IELTS (min 6.5)
• Duolingo (min 115)
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San Diego:
Live and Learn in America’s Innovation Playground
San Diego:
Live and Learn in America’s Innovation Playground
America’s Finest City
America’s Finest City
#5 best city in the US for year-round weather
The safest city in the US - City Crime Rankings
Booming Tech Hub
Booming Tech Hub
Home to Qualcomm, Cubic, Illumina and General Atomics
Reported to have 2,000 tech companies and 76,000 jobs by 2025
Thriving Startup Community
Thriving Startup Community
70+ startup incubators and accelerators
Ranks #5 globally for healthtech startups
University of San Diego Making Waves in India
University of San Diego Making Waves in India
University of San Diego plans to make a mark in India: MOU with IIT Gandhinagar for tech courses
The University of San Diego (USD) and the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar have signed an MoU to offer double Master’s programmes, dual degrees at BTech and Master’s levels, and executive education programmes. This is in line with the USD’s plans to broaden its educational footprint in India through collaborations and launching new programmes.
University of San Diego plans to make a mark in India: MOU with IIT Gandhinagar for tech courses
The University of San Diego (USD) and the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar have signed an MoU to offer double Master’s programmes, dual degrees at BTech and Master’s levels, and executive education programmes. This is in line with the USD’s plans to broaden its educational footprint in India through collaborations and launching new programmes.
University of San Diego plans to make a mark in India: MOU with IIT Gandhinagar for tech courses
The University of San Diego (USD) and the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar have signed an MoU to offer double Master’s programmes, dual degrees at BTech and Master’s levels, and executive education programmes. This is in line with the USD’s plans to broaden its educational footprint in India through collaborations and launching new programmes.
University of San Diego to invest up to $10 m in India, considers GIFT city and beyond
Chell Roberts, Dean of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD), discusses the institution’s plans to enter India. While the university is primarily looking to establish an off-campus centre in GIFT City with an investment of nearly $5–10 million, it is also exploring alternative locations like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Pune.
University of San Diego to invest up to $10 m in India, considers GIFT city and beyond
Chell Roberts, Dean of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD), discusses the institution’s plans to enter India. While the university is primarily looking to establish an off-campus centre in GIFT City with an investment of nearly $5–10 million, it is also exploring alternative locations like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Pune.
University of San Diego to invest up to $10 m in India, considers GIFT city and beyond
Chell Roberts, Dean of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD), discusses the institution’s plans to enter India. While the university is primarily looking to establish an off-campus centre in GIFT City with an investment of nearly $5–10 million, it is also exploring alternative locations like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Pune.
Transforming lives through education
Named among the Wall Street Journal’s Top 50 Best Colleges in the United States for the first time in 2024, the Universioty of San Diego (USD), spread over 180 acres of expanse is where students and faculty are partners in learning. The University, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024, is committed to making a global impact by providing education that enables people to thieve in their communities and contribute to the world order.
Transforming lives through education
Named among the Wall Street Journal’s Top 50 Best Colleges in the United States for the first time in 2024, the Universioty of San Diego (USD), spread over 180 acres of expanse is where students and faculty are partners in learning. The University, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024, is committed to making a global impact by providing education that enables people to thieve in their communities and contribute to the world order.
Transforming lives through education
Named among the Wall Street Journal’s Top 50 Best Colleges in the United States for the first time in 2024, the Universioty of San Diego (USD), spread over 180 acres of expanse is where students and faculty are partners in learning. The University, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024, is committed to making a global impact by providing education that enables people to thieve in their communities and contribute to the world order.
A Few FAQs to Your Rescue
A Few FAQs to Your Rescue
Is University of San Diego a good college?
University of San Diego is one of USA's best college, ranked #53 in 'Best Value Schools' by U.S. News and made it to Wall Street Journal's Top 50 Best Colleges in the U.S. list.
Is University of San Diego a good college?
University of San Diego is one of USA's best college, ranked #53 in 'Best Value Schools' by U.S. News and made it to Wall Street Journal's Top 50 Best Colleges in the U.S. list.
Is University of San Diego a good college?
University of San Diego is one of USA's best college, ranked #53 in 'Best Value Schools' by U.S. News and made it to Wall Street Journal's Top 50 Best Colleges in the U.S. list.
What programs does the University of San Diego offer for undergraduates?
What programs does the University of San Diego offer for undergraduates?
What programs does the University of San Diego offer for undergraduates?
Is it hard to get into San Diego University?
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