Noteworthy Facts about San Diego & USD

Our City
- San Diego, California's oldest city
- Beaches, mountains, desert, and the Mexican border all within a short drive
- The nation's seventh largest city, with a population of 1.3 million

Our University
- Roman Catholic. Private. Coeducational. Residential.
- Fall semester, January intersession, Spring semester, and summer sessions
- Governed by an independent Board of Trustees
- Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1956
- Classified as a Research/Doctoral University by the Carnegie Foundation

Our Campus
- 180 acres in Linda Vista overlooking Mission Bay, with views of the Pacific Ocean
- 10 minutes from downtown San Diego and the San Diego International Airport
- Named Alcalá Park to honor San Diego de Alcalá, a Franciscan lay brother canonized in 1588
- Beautiful 16th century Spanish Renaissance architectural style

Our Founding
- Chartered in 1949
- Bishop Charles F. Buddy, Diocese of San Diego, founded San Diego University
- Mother Rosalie Hill, Society of the Sacred Heart, founded the San Diego College for Women
- Schools merged as the University of San Diego in 1972

Academia
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science
- Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
- School of Business Administration
- School of Law
- School of Leadership and Education Sciences

Athletics
- School colors are Columbia blue, navy blue, and white
- School mascot is the Torero (bullfighter)
- NCAA Division I athletics
- Division I teams compete in the West Coast Conference
- Football team competes in the Pioneer League