School of Business Administration - University of San Diego

University of San Diego is a private institution that was founded in 1949. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,665, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 180 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. University of San Diego's ranking in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 95. Its tuition and fees are $42,908 (2014-15).

The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution open to students of all faiths. The school overlooks Mission Bay, and downtown San Diego is about a 15-minute trip away. On campus, there are more than 100 student organizations, including more than 10 fraternities and sororities. Most of the San Diego Torero sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference; the football team competes in the NCAA Division I-AA Pioneer League. Athletic teams are cheered on by the school's mascot, a costumed bullfighter named Diego Torero. The University Ministry coordinates retreats and immersion trips and hosts daily Mass services, including a special Mass for Peace on Wednesday nights.

After class, students can relax at nearby beaches, like La Jolla and Pacific Beach, or explore Balboa Park, the biggest urban cultural park in the country, which is home to 15 museums, the San Diego Zoo and the Old Globe Theatre. Opportunities to kayak, sail, wind surf and more are nearby. Students can join group excursions, led by the school’s Outdoor Adventures program, or rent kayaks, surfboards and snorkel equipment on campus for trips on their own. Freshmen must live on campus, and for students around on the weekends, the school hosts a Friday Night Movies series.

The University of San Diego has a variety of graduate programs, including a Tier 1 School of Law and an accredited paralegal program. Some enrichment programs are specific to the school's religious foundation, like the Center for Christian Spirituality and the Oscar Romero Center for Faith in Action. Notable alumni include Lowell McAdam, chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications; Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs; and Andrew Firestone, a former contestant on  ABC’s "The Bachelor."

The University of San Diego is a private, Roman Catholic institution devoted to cultivating social justice and global awareness. Selected as one of only 24 "Changemaker" campuses worldwide, USD's renowned professors and innovative students are committed to extending the educational experience beyond the confines of the classroom and into the world at large. Thus, in addition to receiving an outstanding education from one of the nation's premier universities, USD students are immersed in an environment that is dedicated to creating change on a global scale. 

Located on the Pacific Rim and just 22 miles from the Mexican border, USD is optimally positioned for international activity. From learning about border relations to studying abroad for a semester or two, USD students are known for their extensive international experience and global perspective, which has resulted in the university being ranked within the top five in the nation for study abroad participation. Offering over 80 international programs in 35 different countries, USD's study abroad program has received national attention for its expansive, varied, and accessible learning opportunities for students. Over 86% of USD students study abroad during their collegiate career, many of whom participate more than once. 

Whether overseas or on campus, there is one constant in the USD experience: student activities are never lacking. Centrally located in America's Finest City, USD's 180 acre suburban campus boasts not only beautiful Spanish Renaissance architecture and state of the art facilities but also a dynamic campus community where activities abound. Home to over 200 clubs and organizations, 17 NCAA Division I sports teams, and a variety of Greek and honor societies, there is truly something for everyone at USD. Nestled in the heart of San Diego, students are also able to navigate their surrounding city with ease. From frequenting popular hangouts at the beach to strolling through downtown's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, students can always find something new to explore. 

In fact, exploration is an essential aspect to the USD life, as all new students are immersed in a first-year experience program that engages students both academically and socially. Over 95% of freshmen live on campus at USD, all of whom live in themed residential areas known as Living Learning Communities, or LLCs. LLC themes range from Social Justice to Sustainability and house students within a core community of likeminded individuals. Each LLC takes part in a variety of activities throughout the academic year, some of which include: intellectual dinners and debates, trips to the theatre, and even swimming with sharks. LLCs also play a central role in USD's rigorous and engaging liberal arts curriculum, as each student's residential area ties into their first semester coursework. Although a beautiful, dynamic campus and nearby beaches are certainly nice perks, the primary focus at USD is to provide students with an outstanding, personalized academic experience. With an undergraduate population of about 5,500, USD fosters an individualized learning environment in which class sizes average only 22 students and every single course is taught by a professor.