1. University Of San Diego
(The Private One)

2. About the sChool
Private Catholic Institution, which does mean more expensive but they may also have greater financial awards)
Beautiful Spanish Renaissance Architecture
Offer 42 Bachelors degrees and 27 graduate degrees
17 NCAA Division 1 Teams
10 separate Living Areas
Over 72% of students receive financial aid
Opportunities for undergraduate research along with faculty and professors
Over 100 student clubs and organizations
10+ fraternities and sororities

3. Astonishing facts!
Over almost 90% of graduates come out of USD being employed
Your adviser will know you on a first name basis
USD is one of the only 30 “changemaker” campuses in the world which means that no matter your major, you will be working to find answers and solutions to global problems and bringing change.
USD is known for its high percentage of students studying abroad with over 80 programs
What I Be project

4. 2015 Freshman Profile 13,600 applicants about 7000 accepted
Average admitted freshman gpa was 3.84
Average SAT Score approximately
Median Class Size is 22 students! This is great if you're looking for a personalized education
Student to faculty ratio is approximately 15:1
36% are minority students
52% Acceptance rate

5. Academics
Schools: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Leadership and Education Sciences, Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, School of Law, Division of Professional and Continuing Education, Franciscan School of Theology
Based on disciplines of research and creativity, creativity, and global awareness
Most popular majors include Business, Management, Social Sciences, Communications, and Psychology
Pre Health and Pre Law paths offered
USD has connections to several local companies and organizations that offer internships
50 minors to choose from in addition

6. Livig Learning Communitities
As a first year student at USD you will be offered the opportunity to live in an LLC which is a housing community in which you choose a theme and take part in courses, and service along with the people who live with you.
“Not only do LLCs ease your academic and social transition to USD, they expand your intellectual curiosity beyond the classroom, and establish an immediate sense of community with your faculty and fellow residents”
“Each LLC theme is linked to related preceptorials, first-year core curriculum courses that are limited to fewer than 20 first-year students and taught by a full-time faculty member who also serves as your academic advisor until you choose your major.”
Example: Globalization LLC
How does the rise of technology shape our economic, political, social and cultural identities?

7. Into USD