San Diego, California Universities

San Diego State University. Founded in 1897, San Diego State University is the oldest and largest university in San Diego. With a diverse faculty, a myriad of academic programs, including 78 majors for undergraduates, research facilities, SDSU offers a vibrant scholastic environment. Situated in one of California’s most bucolic settings, the campus offers breathtaking scenery from the white stucco halls of its Mission-style architecture to its music facility. Student also benefit from 180 study abroad programs in 40 countries.

Boasting 500 student athletes, the SDSU Athletics program competes in 18 sports. The SDSU Aztecs enjoyed a highly successful athletic campaign in 2006, with seven sports – men's basketball, men's golf, men's soccer, softball, men's tennis, women's tennis and women's track and field –advancing or sending individuals to NCAA championships. Visit http://www.sdsu.edu  [Top]

University of San Diego. Chartered in 1949, University of San Diego is a university committed to teaching, liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. Located on 180 acres overlooking San Diego, Mission Bay and the Ocean, the university’s scenic campus is a community treasure with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and beautiful landscapes.

USD offers 60 bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees, and sponsors 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate teams in the West Coast Conference, with more than 400 athletes. Since 1990, USD Toreros teams have made 38 NCAA post-season appearances, garnered 35 All-America selections, won 13 conference championships, had 25 Conference Players of the Year, and one national champion. Visit www.sandiego.edu  [Top]

University of California at San Diego (UCSD). The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is a public university located in La Jolla.  Founded around the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in 1959, UCSD has evolved into one of the most selective UC campuses. With over 1,200 acres, six undergraduate colleges and 22,000 students, the university is San Diego’s premier university. Explore the beautiful campus - from world-famous buildings to historic eucalyptus groves and colorful public artworks. UC San Diego Tritons compete in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming & diving, men’s water polo and women’s volleyball. For admissions and tours, visit www.ucsd.edu  [Top]