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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE The University of San Diego is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence. In Fall 2024, the university received more than 17,000 applications and welcomed 1,104 first-year students. Our students demonstrate exceptional academic prowess, with an average high school GPA of 4.02, and boast diverse academic backgrounds, including honors, advanced placement, dual enrollment, and international baccalaureate courses. Additionally, we enrolled 345 transfer students. Our holistic admissions process considers academic achievements, personal qualities, and extracurricular involvement Students at the University of San Diego can choose from a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across various academic divisions, including College of Arts and Sciences, Knauss School of Business, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, School of Leadership and Education Sciences, School of Law, Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies and Professional and Continuing Education. Our students gain valuable experience through research, community and global engagement, and changemaking initiatives. To learn more, go to sandiego.edu/academics and sandiego.edu/rankings . # 1 MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS PRINCETON REVIEW # 5 PUBLIC SERVICE WASHINGTON MONTHLY # 3 BEST QUALITY OF LIFE PRINCETON REVIEW # 16 COMMITMENT TO STUDENT’S MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING PRINCETON REVIEW

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