University of San Diego

The University of San Diego, frequently referred to as USD, is a Catholic university in San Diego, California. USD offers more than sixty bachelor?s, master?s, and doctoral programs. The university consists of six schools, namely: the School of Business Administration, the School of Education, the School of Law, the School of Nursing & Health Science, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies (currently under development).

Environment and location

The Alcalá Park campus sits atop the edge of a mesa overlooking America's Finest City, San Diego, California. The beauty of Alcalá Park is renowned and much celebrated; the school's founder believed that studying in beautiful surroundings could improve one's educational experience. The university's buildings are designed in the Spanish Renaissance architecture style, paying homage to San Diego's Spanish Catholic heritage. Many students and faculty choose live on campus and immerse themselves in the university's refined setting.

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San Diego, California - Spanish Renaissance

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The University of San Diego is located approximately two miles north of downtown San Diego, on the north crest of Mission Valley in the community of Linda Vista. From Alcalá Park the San Diego communities of Mission Hills, Old Town San Diego, Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Bay Park, Mission Beach, and Pacific Beach can be seen.

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Mission Valley - Linda Vista - Mission Hills - Old Town San Diego - Point Loma - Ocean Beach - Mission Beach - Pacific Beach

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