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University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110-2492

Official telephone: (619) 260-4600

Website: www.sandiego.edu

Screen last updated on: January 22, 2010

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

2,135 men, 2,984 women, 5,119 total

Full-time undergraduates:

2,040 men, 2,869 women, 4,909 total

Part-time undergraduates:

95 men, 115 women, 210 total

Total graduate students:

577 men, 1,099 women, 1,676 total

Full-time graduate students:

231 men, 427 women, 658 total

Part-time graduate students:

346 men, 672 women, 1,018 total

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

West

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

40%

First-year student breakdown:


1.5%	Black (non-Hispanic)
1.0%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
9.7%	Asian or Pacific Islander
14.0%	Hispanic
64.3%	White (non-Hispanic)
2.3%	total international (nonresident aliens)
7.2%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


2.3%	Black (non-Hispanic)
1.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
9.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander
14.5%	Hispanic
62.8%	White (non-Hispanic)
3.0%	total international (nonresident aliens)
6.1%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

180 acres

City or town school is located in:

San Diego

Population of city/town:

1,336,000

Nearest major city:

San Diego

Population of nearest major city:

1,336,000

Online campus map:

www.sandiego.edu/maps/

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (88%)
women's dorms (7%)
men's dorms (5%)
single-student apartments
married-student apartments
special housing for disabled students

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

96%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

49%

Percent of students who live off campus:

51%

Students required to live on campus:

All unmarried freshmen under age 21 must live on campus unless living with family.

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

765

Other computer facilities/services:

Wireless network throughout campus.

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Legal research center.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Galleries, American Indian collection and gallery, institute for peace and justice.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, military, veteran student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

85%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

16%

Number of social sororities on campus:

Percent of women who join sororities:

23%

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, television station

School newspaper(s):

The Vista, published weekly

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Student Organization, University Ministry

Minority student organizations:

United Front Multicultural Center, Aikane O' Hawai'i Arab Culture Awareness Club, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA), Association of Chicana Activists (AChA), Black Student Union (BSU), USD Hellenic Student Association, PRIDE

International student organizations:

International Student Organization, Filipino Ugnayan Student Organization, Taiwan Student Association

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Accounting Society, Alcala Club, Ambassadors Club, American Humanics, American Medical Students Assoc., Anthropology Club, ASME, ASTRA, Basement Society, Best Buddies, Campus Connections, Chemistry Club, College Libertarians, College Republicans, Dental Club, Democracy Matters, Entrepreneurship Club, Finance Club,Founders Club, Frontline, German Club, Health Careers Club, IEEE, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Invisible Children, Marketing Goup, Music Group, Outgoing Guide ClubPhilosophy Club, Physical Therapy Club, Pre-Vet Club, Residence Hall Assoc, RX for Success, Psychology Club, Society of Women Engineers, STAND, Student Alumni Assoc, Student Intl Business Council, Students for Free Culture, Students for Justice in Palestine, Students for Life, Students for Peace, Supply Chain Management Assoc., T.R.E.E., Trio Alumni Assoc., Young Democrats. Sororities: Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Gamma Phi Betta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma. Fraterntites: Beta Theta Pi, Delta Tau Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Kappa Theta, Sigma Phi Epsilon

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Mr. Ky Snyder,
Director of Athletics

Director of women's athletics:

Shane Fink

Athletic department's mailing address:

Director of Athletics
Tom Iannacone
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 93211

School colors:

blue and white

School mascot:

Toreros

Athletic conference memberships:

Member of Pacific Coast Softball Conference (Division I), Pioneer Football League (Division I, Football I-AA), West Coast Conference (Division I).

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's crew	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's football	no	NCAA Div. I-AA
Men's golf	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's tennis	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's cheerleading	no
Women's crew	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's diving	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's softball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's swimming	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's tennis	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's volleyball	yes	NCAA Div. I

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

10%

Athletic facilities:

fitness center

Intramural/Recreational sports:

basketball, football, golf, innertube water polo, soccer, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club sports for men:

baseball, cycling, diving, kiteboarding, lacrosse, paintball, roller hockey, rugby, soccer, surf, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, waterski

Club sports for women:

cycling, dance sport, diving, equestrian, kiteboarding, lacrosse, paintball, roller hockey, rugby, soccer, surf, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, waterski

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

San Diego (5 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

San Diego (2 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

San Diego (5 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

20%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

excellent

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

18% within one year of graduation

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

80% within one year of graduation

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