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University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110-2492 USA Official telephone: (619) 260-4600 In-state telephone: (800) 248-4873 Out-of-state telephone: (800) 248-4873 Website: www.sandiego.edu/ |
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| Current as of: January 2010 | ||||
| CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS | ||||
| Function type of the institution: | university | |||
| Main student body: | coeducational | |||
| Academic calendar: | 4-1-4 | |||
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| ADMISSIONS | ||||
| Fall freshman application deadline: | January 5 | |||
| Total number of freshman applicants: | 7,623 | |||
| Total number of freshman applicants admitted: | 5,023 | |||
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| COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID | ||||
| Room and board costs per academic year: | $10,960 | |||
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| ACADEMICS | ||||
| Total number of undergraduate and graduate faculty: | 706 | |||
| Ratio of matriculated undergraduates to teaching faculty: | 16:1 | |||
| Does the institution offer part-time undergraduate degree programs: | Yes | |||
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| STUDENT LIFE | ||||
| Total number of undergraduate students enrolled in the institution: | 4,908 | |||
| Total number of undergraduate, graduate, and first professional students enrolled in the institution: | 7,486 | |||
| Percentage of the previous academic year's full-time, bachelor's (or equivalent) degree-seeking freshman/entering class who returned for the fall term of the current academic year: | 85% | |||
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| CAMPUS SUMMARY | ||||
| Founded in 1949, the University of San Diego is an independent, Roman Catholic institution dedicated to providing a values-based education rooted in the liberal arts. USD is known for its commitment to teaching and takes pride in the personalized approach it brings to the educational process. The campus, built in Spanish Renaissance style, is situated on 180 acres of mesa overlooking San Diego's beautiful Mission Bay. Located on the southern tip of California, San Diego is the state's second-largest city. With an average daily temperature of 64 degrees in February and 76 degrees in August, the area is perfect for biking, jogging, tennis, softball, and all aquatic sports. San Diego is noted for an outstanding zoo, museums, Spanish missions, Sea World, and major sports programs. | ||||
| UNIQUE PROGRAMS | ||||
| USD enrolls 4800 undergraduates and 2250 graduate students who choose from a wide variety of programs. Beyond the traditional arts, sciences, and humanities, USD has developed some exceptional programs in business, engineering, marine science, international relations, and health sciences. All freshmen begin their academic careers in USD's Freshman Preceptorial program. The preceptor, instructing in a supportive, small-group environment, has frequent contact with each advisee and continues advising throughout the student's general education program until the student declares a major and the responsibility for advising shifts to the department chair. All of USD's programs are built solidly on the liberal arts, developing critical thinking skills through an emphasis on fundamental disciplines, written and oral communication, and an understanding of the past. | ||||
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