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University of San Diego
(USD)
About
The University of San Diego (USD) is a private Catholic research university in San Diego, California, United States. Chartered in 1949 as the independent San Diego College for Women and San Diego University, the two institutions merged in 1972.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 4 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,861
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
- Staff
- 2,365
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of San Diego?
University of San Diego's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 601–800.
When was University of San Diego founded?
University of San Diego was founded in 1949.
What are the top subjects at University of San Diego?
Top subjects at University of San Diego include: Law & Legal Studies, Nursing, Business Administration, Education & Training.
Where is University of San Diego located?
University of San Diego is located in San Diego, United States.