Lighting the Way Forward

Lighting the Way Forward

Among Top 50

Best College in USA

#18

Best-Run Colleges

#3

Best Quality of Life

#5

Most Beautiful Campus

Among Top 50

Best College in USA

#18

Best-Run Colleges

#3

Best Quality of Life

#5

Most Beautiful Campus

Among Top 50

Best College in USA

#18

Best-Run Colleges

#3

Best Quality of Life

#5

Most Beautiful Campus

Video Cover
Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

#12

Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs

- U.S. News & World Report

Video Cover
Knauss School of Business

Knauss School of Business

#8

Best Business, Management and Marketing Degrees School

- U.S. News & World Report

Video Cover
College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

#13

Top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact

- The Princeton Review

"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

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

Shreya Dandu '24

BBA, Knauss School of Business

BBA, Knauss School of Business

93%

Employment Rate

45.2%

Signing Bonus

$89,000

Median Salary

30+

Multicultural Organisations

80+

Professional & Honor Societies

18

Sororities & Fraternities

25

Competitive Sports Clubs

17

National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletic teams

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)

  • Matthew Dominick

    BS, Electrical Engineering  Commander of NASA’s  SpaceX Crew-8 mission

  • Jonny Kim

    BA, Mathematics & MD | Flight Engineer for NASA’s Soyuz MS-27 / ISS Expedition 72/73

  • Matthew Dominick

    BS, Electrical Engineering  Commander of NASA’s  SpaceX Crew-8 mission

  • Matthew Dominick

    BS, Electrical Engineering  Commander of NASA’s  SpaceX Crew-8 mission

  • Jim Parsons

    Actor, Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Winner

  • Mike Brown

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

  • Lowell McAdam

    Former President CEO of Verizon Communications

  • Dr. Craig Venter

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

  • Monte Berm

    Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone

  • Michaella Wittmann

    BS/BA, Electrical EngineeringLed over 20 LEED sustainability projects worth multi-million dollar projects

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
  • 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

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

Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

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

Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

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

Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

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.

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?
Is it hard to get into San Diego University?
How much is the application fee for University of San Diego?

Ranked in the Top 50

Best Colleges in the US

Ranked in the Top 50

Best Colleges in the US

(Wall Street Journal Annual Ranking 2025)

(Wall Street Journal Annual

Ranking 2025)

CONTACT

5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110

5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110

+91 7428777182

+91 7428777182

hmehndiratta@sandiego.edu

hmehndiratta@sandiego.edu

Accredited by

Copyright © 2026