Liberal Arts Education to
Thrive in 21st Century Careers

Liberal Arts Education to Thrive in 21st Century Careers

Pursue undergraduate programs at USD’s College of Arts and Sciences, ranked #13 in USA

Pursue undergraduate programs at USD’s College of Arts and Sciences, ranked #13 in USA

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A Legacy of Pioneers and Changemakers That Spans Over 75 years

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#1

Most Beautiful Campus

Most Beautiful Campus

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Best-Run Colleges

Best-Run Colleges

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#3

Best Quality of Life

Best Quality of Life

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Live, Learn, and Thrive at One of America's Best Campuses

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Most Beautiful Campus

The Princeton Review

#3

Best Quality of Life

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#18

Best-Run Colleges

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#13

#13

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Top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact (Private Schools)

Top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact (Private Schools)

- The Princeton Review

- The Princeton Review

- The Princeton Review

#47

#47

#47

Best College in USA

Best College in USA

- The Wall Street Journal

- The Wall Street Journal

- The Wall Street Journal

#5

#5

#5

For Undergraduate Study Abroad Participation

For Undergraduate Study Abroad Participation

- Institute for International Education

- Institute for International Education

- Institute for International Education

Holistic education rooted in tradition and values

Holistic education rooted in tradition and values

Close-knit connections between students and faculty with 13:1 ratio

85 interdisciplinary programs which blend art, humanities and science

Conduct research with faculty that advances humanities with the Keck Program

A Faculty of Scholars, Mentors, and Innovators

A Faculty of Scholars, Mentors, and Innovators

Noella Norton, PhD

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Award-winning teacher and leader in international and graduate education

Rae M. Robertson Anderson, PhD

Rae M. Robertson , PhD

Rae M. Robertson, PhD

Associate Provost and Professor, Physics & Biophysics

She earned her PhD from UCSD with her research funded by the NSF and completed a postdoctoral fellowship with the NIH

Led structural analysis for NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity.

Sophia Baik, PhD

Assistant Professor, 
Communication

Her research explored data privacy, surveillance & content moderation, and their impact on marginalized communities.

Claudia Avila 

Assistant Professor, Environmental and Ocean Sciences

Claudia is a soil biogeochemist investigating carbon dynamics and metal transformations within native and agricultural soils. 

Multiple Specializations, Endless Opportunities

Multiple Specializations, Endless Opportunities

85 programs to choose from

85 programs to choose from

Psychology

Communication Studies

Art History

Environmental Studies

Behavioral Neuroscience

Architecture

Biochemistry

From San Diego to the World: Journeys Which Took Shape at USD

From San Diego to the World: Journeys Which Took Shape at USD

“I had so many formative moments at USD. It might sound cliché, but young people, at 18, don't really understand anything. You might think you have it all figured out, but I learned a lot from my experiences at USD — all of my courses, faculty, everyone who was so encouraging to me, my mentors. “

Jared Ruda '11

Jared Ruda '11

Jared Ruda '11

Alumnus, Daytime Emmy Winner

Alumnus, Daytime Emmy Winner

Alumnus, Daytime Emmy Winner

"The History Department gave me the experience of pursuing research and being in a scholarly environment with enthusiastic staff and students; but most important to me was the community."

"The History Department gave me the experience of pursuing research and being in a scholarly environment with enthusiastic staff and students; but most important to me was the community."

"The History Department gave me the experience of pursuing research and being in a scholarly environment with enthusiastic staff and students; but most important to me was the community."

Abigail Stallard '24

Abigail Stallard '24

Abigail Stallard '24

Alumna, PhD Candidate at UC Davis

Alumna, PhD Candidate at UC Davis

Alumna, PhD Candidate at UC Davis

Leading Employers That Trust College of Arts and Sciences

Leading Employers That Trust College of Arts and Sciences

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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Ready to Begin Your Academic Journey?
Here’s What You’re Going to Need

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Here’s What You’re Going to Need

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

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?

Is it hard to get into San Diego University?

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Ranked in the top 50
Best Colleges in the US

(Wall Street Journal Annual Ranking 2024)
Ranked in the top 50
Best Colleges in the US

(Wall Street Journal Annual Ranking 2024)

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