USD Earns Top National Marks in Princeton Review’s ‘2027 Best Colleges’ Edition
According to The Princeton Review’s recently released Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition, USD earned top ratings in a variety of categories, including four top-two national rankings that speak directly to the Torero experience.
USD Bolsters Study Abroad Program as Semester at Sea Partner
USD was selected as Semester at Sea’s next partner following an invite-only search. The university ranks No. 2 among universities nationally for the percentage of undergraduate students who study abroad.
Non-Traditional Students Chart Their Path at USD
There's more than one path that leads students to the University of San Diego. Some have led troops, raised children or built careers before ever setting foot on campus. Together, they form a vital part of USD’s community.
'This Building Will Foster Collaboration': Groundbreaking for New STEM Facility
The building is one of the major components of the Shiley STEM Initiative. The 70,000 square foot facility is designed to meet the demands of today while maintaining flexibility for what tomorrow holds. There will be spaces dedicated to human cognition, neurophysiology, biomechanics, geospatial analysis and advanced visualization across STEM disciplines.
After Return to Earth, NASA Astronaut Makes Return to USD
During a visit to USD, alum and NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick ’05 (BS/BA) recounted his time aboard the International Space Station. Dominick told his story through a series of photos he took himself, while orbiting Earth.
Lighting the Way Forward
Key Initiatives
Across the University of San Diego, bold ideas are advancing discovery and illuminating possibility. Together, we are lighting the way forward through the key initiatives driving progress and shaping the future of our university. Explore how these initiatives are bringing our vision for USD's future to life.
What It's Like to be a USD Torero
Students at USD turn interest into action. Find your passion, and learn how to take concrete steps to turn that passion into reality.
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Next steps for USD graduates
The Career Readiness Program gives every USD graduate the foundation to navigate a meaningful career path whether that means graduate school, a full-time job, community service work, or starting your own business.
94%
job positions align with career goals
$77,620
average salary
90.9%
first full-time job offer within three months of graduating