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A Legacy of Pioneers and Changemakers That Spans Over 75 years

A Legacy of Pioneers and Changemakers That Spans Over 75 years

Top 50

Best College in USA

Best College in USA

#18

Best-Run Colleges

Best-Run Colleges

#3

Best Quality of Life

Best Quality of Life

#1

Most Beautiful Campus

Most Beautiful Campus

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Schools that Shape Thinkers, Builders, and Changemakers

Schools that Shape Thinkers, Builders, and Changemakers

A Junction of World-Class Learning & Top-Paying Careers

A Junction of World-Class Learning & Top-Paying Careers

93%

Employment Rate

Employment Rate

45.2%

Signing Bonus

Signing Bonus

$89,000

Median Salary

Median Salary

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."

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, 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

Multicultural Organisations

80+

Professional & Honor Societies

Professional & Honor Societies

30+

Sororities & Fraternities

Sororities & Fraternities

30+

Competitive Sports Clubs

Competitive Sports Clubs

30+

National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletic teams

National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletic teams

Popular Employers

Popular Employers

USD Excellence That Echoes Through Generations

USD Excellence That Echoes Through Generations

Lowell McAdam

Former President and CEO of Verizon Communications

Former President and CEO of Verizon Communications

Former President and CEO of Verizon Communications

Jim Parsons

Actor, Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Winner

Actor, Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Winner

Actor, Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Winner

Monte Brem

Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone

Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone

Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone

Garry Ridge

Among world’s top 10 Most Admired CEOs; CEO of WD-40

Among world’s top 10 Most Admired CEOs; CEO of WD-40

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

Led over 20 LEED sustainability projects worth multi-million dollar projects

Led over 20 LEED sustainability projects worth multi-million dollar projects

Haydar Majeed

Award-winning U.S. military cybersecurity contractor and tech entrepreneur

Award-winning U.S. military cybersecurity contractor and tech entrepreneur

Award-winning U.S. military cybersecurity contractor and tech entrepreneur

Matthew Dominick

Commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission

Commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission

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

American biochemist and geneticist. Founder of Celera Genomics, Institute for Genomic Research and the J. Craig Venter Institute

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)

Associate head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA)

Associate head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA)

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)

Best College in Common Application (including USD's Member Questions + Essay)

Transcript

Official High School Transcript(s)

Official High School Transcript(s)

Recommendation

One Academic Letter of Recommendation (Headmaster or Counselor)

One Academic Letter of Recommendation (Headmaster or Counselor)

Live and Learn in America’s Innovation Playground

Live and Learn in America’s Innovation Playground

America’s Finest City

#5 best city in the US for year-round weather

The safest city in the US - City Crime Rankings

#5 best city in the US for year-round weather

The safest city in the US - City Crime Rankings

Booming Tech Hub

Home to Qualcomm, Cubic, Illumina and General Atomics

Reported to have 2,000 tech companies and 76,000 jobs by 2025

Home to Qualcomm, Cubic, Illumina and General Atomics

Reported to have 2,000 tech companies and 76,000 jobs by 2025

Thriving Startup Community

70+ startup incubators and accelerators

Ranks #5 globally for healthtech startups

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

University of San Diego plans to make a mark in India: MOU with IIT Gandhinagar for tech courses

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

University of San Diego to invest up to $10 m in India, considers GIFT city and beyond

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

Transforming lives through education

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

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.

The University of San Diego offers a variety of undergraduate programs across Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, Knauss School of Business & College of Arts and Sciences ranging from engineering, to business and humanity.

The University expects you to have an academic transcript(s), a letter of recommendation with a proof of your english proficiency.

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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