Campus & Student Life at University of San Francisco

Home to about 5,852 undergraduates in 2020, USFCA is a large, private university located in San Francisco, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, USFCA offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by USFCA can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our USFCA Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of San Francisco is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

USFCA Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at USFCA. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit USFCA Disability Services.

USFCA for the Military

While not a "service academy", USFCA does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit USFCA Veteran Services . For more information, check out our USFCA for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of San Francisco

USFCA offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of San Francisco

USFCA has a comparatively large, student body. There were 5,852 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,572 (95.2%). Part-time attendance was 280 (4.8%).

University of San Francisco is Ranked #135 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, USFCA receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank USFCA #135 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at USFCA by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the USFCA Diversity Guide.

University of San Francisco Competes in the NCAA

USFCA has a total of 222 student athletes, 128 men and 94 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of San Francisco Athletics