University of San Francisco

The University of San Francisco (USF) is a Roman Catholic Jesuit university located in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California, the tenth-oldest university of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, and the eighth largest Jesuit university in the United States.

Ranking

Washington Monthly's 2011 rankings placed USF at 48th in the nation. In the 2011 edition of U.S. News & World Report (USNWR), USF ranked 119th among national universities.USF is ranked 15th in the Nation for Diverse Student Population, 11th in the nation for Best College Town. and in the top 100 national universities by their benefit to society.

The Undergraduate Business Program is in the Top 100 nationwide. USF is deemed one of only 60 universities with the status of an “Engaged University”. The University also received recognition for its community involvement when it was awarded the Fr. Alfred Boeddeker Award by the St. Anthony Foundation in 2007. The award was given in recognition of "the strong relationship" between USF and St. Anthony's as well as the active involvement of the USF Faculty and Students with several St. Anthony's projects

Schools & Programs

Undergraduate and Graduate Schools:

• School of Law (Founded in 1912)
• College of Arts and Sciences (Originally the whole university; became a distinct entity in 1926, reorganized 1982)
• School of Management (1947, reorganized 1999, 2009)
• School of Nursing (1954)
• School of Education (1972)

Campus

The school's main campus is located on a 50-acre (20 ha) setting between the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park.

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