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Universidad católica

University of San Diego

  • UbicaciónSan Diego, CA
  • Tipo y tamañoPrivada sin fines de lucro · de 4 años · 9,110 estudiantes

The University of San Diego describes itself as a contemporary Catholic university founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart and the Diocese of San Diego, with a Division of Mission Integration that includes University Ministry. Mass is celebrated every weekday and twice on Sunday evenings in Founders Chapel, and The Immaculata, a diocesan parish church on campus, adds daily, weekend, confession and adoration times. The core requires two theology and religious studies courses and one philosophy course.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 7

  • Lunes a viernes12:15 p. m.Founders Chapel · Year-round except university holidays.
  • Domingo6:00 p. m.Founders Chapel · When classes are in session.
  • Domingo8:00 p. m.Founders Chapel · When classes are in session.
  • Monday–Saturday8:00 a. m.The Immaculata (diocesan parish church on campus)
  • Sábado4:30 p. m.The Immaculata (diocesan parish church on campus) · Saturday vigil.
  • Domingo8:30 a. m.The Immaculata (diocesan parish church on campus)
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  • Domingo11:30 a. m.The Immaculata (diocesan parish church on campus)

Confesión 1

  • Sábado3:30 p. m.–4:15 p. m.The Immaculata (diocesan parish church on campus)

Adoración 2

  • Martes7:00 p. m.–8:00 p. m.The Immaculata (diocesan parish church on campus)
  • Miércoles8:30 a. m.–2:00 p. m.The Immaculata (diocesan parish church on campus)

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 7 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (2)
  1. Founders Chapel Tours - Office for Mission - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/mission/faculty-staff-programs/founders-chapel-tours.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Masses Monday-Friday, 12:15 p.m. When classes are in session: Sundays, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.”
    Founders Chapel has Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and on Sundays at 6 PM and 8 PM when classes are in session.
    “Masses Monday-Friday, 12:15 p.m. When classes are in session: Sundays, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.”
    Founders Chapel has Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and on Sundays at 6 PM and 8 PM when classes are in session.
    “Masses Monday-Friday, 12:15 p.m. When classes are in session: Sundays, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.”
    Founders Chapel has Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and on Sundays at 6 PM and 8 PM when classes are in session.
  2. Home | The Immaculata Churchtheimmaculata.org · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Daily Mass Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. (Live-Streamed) Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.”
    The Immaculata parish church has Mass Monday through Saturday at 8 AM, a Saturday vigil, and two Sunday morning Masses.
    “Daily Mass Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. (Live-Streamed) Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.”
    The Immaculata parish church has Mass Monday through Saturday at 8 AM, a Saturday vigil, and two Sunday morning Masses.
    “Daily Mass Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. (Live-Streamed) Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.”
    The Immaculata parish church has Mass Monday through Saturday at 8 AM, a Saturday vigil, and two Sunday morning Masses.
    “Daily Mass Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. (Live-Streamed) Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.”
    The Immaculata parish church has Mass Monday through Saturday at 8 AM, a Saturday vigil, and two Sunday morning Masses.
    “Saturdays from 3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. (in the church.) Or call the parish office to schedule an appointment.”
    The Immaculata hears confessions on Saturday afternoons.
    “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (in the church.)”
    Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Tuesday evenings and Wednesdays at The Immaculata.
    “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (in the church.)”
    Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Tuesday evenings and Wednesdays at The Immaculata.

Planear una visita al campus Horarios de misa para sus fechas, preguntas para hacer y un botón de calendario.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

Map of University of San Diego, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miFounders Chapel: 0.1 mi1The Church of the Immaculata: 0.1 mi2Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church: 0.8 mi3Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.8 mi4Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 1.2 mi5Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 1.2 mi6University Ministry (Founders Hall): 0.1 miUniversity of San Diego (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›
  1. Founders Chapel — 0.1 mi
  2. The Church of the Immaculata — 0.1 mi
  3. Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 1945 Illion Street, San Diego
  4. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.8 mi · Illion Street, San Diego
  5. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 2540 San Diego Avenue, San Diego
  6. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 1.2 mi

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de fe

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

BVida sacramental: Buena (calificación B): de 70 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Vida sacramental

84 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Misa entre semana en el campus durante el año académicoTodos los días laborables (5 o más días) (12:15 PM Monday to Friday in Founders Chapel, year-round except university holidays. The Immaculata parish church on campus also has 8 AM Mass Monday to Saturday.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Worship - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/worship · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “We have daily mass year-round except for University holidays.”
      University Ministry offers daily Mass year-round except on university holidays.
    2. Founders Chapel Tours - Office for Mission - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/mission/faculty-staff-programs/founders-chapel-tours.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Masses Monday-Friday, 12:15 p.m. When classes are in session: Sundays, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.”
      Founders Chapel has Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and on Sundays at 6 PM and 8 PM when classes are in session.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Misa dominical en el campus (incluida la vigilia del sábado)Dos o más Misas de fin de semana (Founders Chapel: Sunday 6 PM and 8 PM when classes are in session. The Immaculata (diocesan parish on campus): Saturday 4:30 PM vigil, Sunday 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.)
    Fuentes (3)
    1. Founders Chapel Tours - Office for Mission - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/mission/faculty-staff-programs/founders-chapel-tours.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Masses Monday-Friday, 12:15 p.m. When classes are in session: Sundays, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.”
      Founders Chapel has Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and on Sundays at 6 PM and 8 PM when classes are in session.
    2. University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sundays at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. PST”
      University Ministry lists two Sunday evening Masses during the fall and spring semesters.
    3. Home | The Immaculata Churchtheimmaculata.org · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Daily Mass Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. (Live-Streamed) Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.”
      The Immaculata parish church has Mass Monday through Saturday at 8 AM, a Saturday vigil, and two Sunday morning Masses.
      “The Immaculata Church is located inside the University of San Diego Campus at 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110.”
      The Immaculata parish church is on the University of San Diego campus.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Confesión con horario fijo en el campusUno o dos horarios programados por semana (University Ministry pages give conflicting weekday confession times (Wednesdays 6-6:45 PM on the ministry home page. Monday-Friday before the 12:15 Mass on two other pages). The Immaculata hears confessions Saturdays 3:30-4:15 PM. Recorded at the level all pages support.)
    Fuentes (4)
    1. University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation will now be offered on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Reconciliation Room (FH-186F).”
      The University Ministry home page lists confession on Wednesday evenings.
    2. Sacraments - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/worship/sacraments.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Monday-Friday from 12:00 - 12:10 p.m. during the Fall and Spring semesters.”
      The University Ministry sacraments page lists confession Monday through Friday before the noon Mass (conflicts with the ministry home page).
    3. Founders Chapel Tours - Office for Mission - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/mission/faculty-staff-programs/founders-chapel-tours.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Monday – Friday, 11:50 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. (or by appointment) at 619 260-2229.”
      The Founders Chapel page lists weekday confession times that differ from the University Ministry pages.
    4. Home | The Immaculata Churchtheimmaculata.org · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Saturdays from 3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. (in the church.) Or call the parish office to schedule an appointment.”
      The Immaculata hears confessions on Saturday afternoons.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Adoración eucarísticaAdoración semanal programada (At The Immaculata parish church on campus: Tuesdays 7-8 PM and Wednesdays 8:30 AM-2 PM.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Home | The Immaculata Churchtheimmaculata.org · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (in the church.)”
      Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Tuesday evenings and Wednesdays at The Immaculata.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Sacerdotes que atienden a los estudiantesAl menos un capellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (o una comunidad residente de sacerdotes que sirve en la pastoral universitaria) (The Mission Integration organizational chart (undated) lists three priests with the title University Chaplain.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Mission Integration Organizational Chart | University of San Diegosandiego.edu/offices/documents/mission-integration/organizational-chart.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Greg McGivern University Chaplain”
      The Mission Integration organizational chart lists priests with the title University Chaplain (Fr. Robert Capone, Fr. Greg McGivern, Fr. Michael T. White, C.S.Sp.).
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Capilla abierta para la oración en el campusSí (Daily Mass is celebrated in Founders Chapel. The Immaculata church on campus lists church hours of 8:30 AM-6 PM daily.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Founders Chapel Tours - Office for Mission - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/mission/faculty-staff-programs/founders-chapel-tours.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Masses Monday-Friday, 12:15 p.m. When classes are in session: Sundays, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.”
      Founders Chapel has Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and on Sundays at 6 PM and 8 PM when classes are in session.
    2. Home | The Immaculata Churchtheimmaculata.org · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Church Hours Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.”
      The Immaculata church on campus is open daily.
      “The Immaculata Church is located inside the University of San Diego Campus at 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110.”
      The Immaculata parish church is on the University of San Diego campus.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónDe 12 a 19 veces por semana (19 horarios semanales documentados: 16 de Misa, 1 de confesión, 2 de adoración.)Calculado a partir de los horarios verificados de Misa, confesión y adoración que aparecen en esta página (cada día con horario cuenta una vez).
CTeología y plan de estudios básico: Mixta (calificación C): de 55 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Teología y plan de estudios básico

67 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Cursos de teología o estudios religiosos exigidos a todos los estudiantes de licenciaturaDos cursos (Theological and Religious Inquiry: two courses (6 units), one lower-division and one upper-division.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Foundations Area - Core Curriculum - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/core/four-areas-of-the-core/foundations.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Theological and Religious Inquiry (2 courses, 6 units)”
      All undergraduates take two theology and religious studies courses in the core.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    La teología exigida incluye contenido explícitamente católico (Escritura, tradición católica, sacramentos)La teología católica es una opción entre varias (Lower-division courses must include study of Catholic Christianity. THRS 114 Introductory Studies in Catholic Theology is one option, alongside courses such as Exploring Religious Meaning and Introduction to World Religions.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Foundations Area - Core Curriculum - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/core/four-areas-of-the-core/foundations.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Lower-division Theology or Religious Studies courses must include the study of Catholic Christianity and considerable attention to methods in the academic study of religion.”
      The lower-division core course must include study of Catholic Christianity.
      “Lower Division: THRS 110 - Exploring Religious Meaning A thematic and topical introduction to the study of religion. Drawing material from at least four religious traditions, including Christianity”
      Lower-division options include a comparative introduction to religion.
    2. THRS114 Course | University of San Diego Catalogundergraduate.catalog.sandiego.edu/courses/THRS114 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “This course introduces students to the methods and content of Christian theology, with particular emphasis on Catholic theological traditions.”
      THRS 114 Introductory Studies in Catholic Theology is one lower-division option.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Cursos de filosofía exigidos a todos los estudiantes de licenciaturaUn curso (Philosophical Inquiry: one course. A separate Ethical Inquiry course is also required but may be taken in several departments and is not counted here.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Foundations Area - Core Curriculum - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/core/four-areas-of-the-core/foundations.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Philosophical Inquiry (1 course, 3 units)”
      All undergraduates take one philosophy course in the core.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    El plan de estudios básico se nutre explícitamente de la tradición intelectual católicaSí, indicado en el catálogo o la descripción del plan básico
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Students - Core Curriculum - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/core/students · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Core Curriculum provides a selection of courses that immerse you in the liberal arts and the Catholic intellectual tradition.”
      The core curriculum is described as drawing on the Catholic intellectual tradition.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Se ofrece carrera de teología o estudios religiososSí
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Theology and Religious Studies Curriculum - College of Arts and Sciences - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/cas/theology/curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The theology and religious studies major offers a diverse community of scholars who advance the teaching and study of religion with particular attention to fostering the understanding of Catholic and other religious traditions.”
      A theology and religious studies major is offered.
  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Afirma públicamente Ex Corde Ecclesiae en sus documentos de misión o gobiernoInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
ACultura del campus y vida en residencias: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Cultura del campus y vida residencial

95 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Personal de la pastoral universitaria (capellanes, ministros y personal profesional)Cinco o más (The undated Mission Integration organizational chart lists a Director of University Ministry, three University Chaplains and six Associate University Ministers (10).)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Mission Integration Organizational Chart | University of San Diegosandiego.edu/offices/documents/mission-integration/organizational-chart.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Greg McGivern University Chaplain”
      The Mission Integration organizational chart lists priests with the title University Chaplain (Fr. Robert Capone, Fr. Greg McGivern, Fr. Michael T. White, C.S.Sp.).
      “Sr. Maria Dela Paz Associate University Minister”
      The organizational chart lists six Associate University Ministers in University Ministry.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Retiros ofrecidos a los estudiantes cada añoCuatro o más retiros distintos (Pre-Orientation, First-Year Student, Encounter, Search, and Lenten Journey (retreat in daily life).)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Retreats - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Pre-Orientation Retreat Held in August for first-years First-Year Student Retreat Held in October for first-years Encounter Retreat Held in February for Juniors, Seniors, Non-Traditional Students, and Graduate Students Search Retreat Held once a semester exclusively for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Lenten Journey: a Retreat in Daily Life”
      University Ministry offers five distinct retreats.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Organizaciones estudiantiles católicas y grupos de formación en la feTres o más (UM Small Groups (weekly faith sharing), Founders Chapel Choir, University Ministry Scholars program. OCIA and Confirmation preparation are also offered.)
    Fuentes (4)
    1. Faith Formation and Spiritual Growth - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/faith-formation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “UM Small Groups are faith sharing groups that meet once a week”
      University Ministry runs weekly faith-sharing small groups.
    2. Founders Chapel Choir - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/worship/founders-chapel-choir.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Founders Chapel Choir (FCC) is a community of musicians (vocalists and instrumentalists) that joyfully and gracefully leads the community in prayer and song each Sunday evening in Founders Chapel.”
      Students can join the Founders Chapel Choir, which serves the Sunday liturgies.
    3. University Ministry Scholars - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/scholars.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The USD University Ministry Scholarship is a four-year program designed to provide a theological foundation and formative experiences for students to imagine their role in the Church”
      The University Ministry Scholars program is a four-year Catholic formation program.
    4. Sacramental Preparation - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/faith-formation/rcia-confirmation.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “University Ministry offers a full range of Sacramental Preparation programs, including Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.”
      University Ministry offers OCIA and Confirmation preparation.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Opciones de residencia por sexoResidencias de un solo sexo disponibles (Camino Hall (men) and Founders Hall (women) for first-year students. Valley A is coed by floor.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. First-Year Housing - Residential Life - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/residential-life/student-housing/first-year-housing.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Camino Hall is our All-Male accommodation, whereas Founders is All-Female.”
      Single-sex residence halls are available for first-year students.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Política de visitas nocturnas en las residenciasSe aplican horarios de visita o límites de invitados (Guest hours apply; one platonic overnight guest with roommate consent, no more than 2 nights in an eight-night period.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Residential Community Standards (Updated August 2025) | University of San Diegosandiego.edu/residential-life/documents/residential-community-standards.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The university housing regulations allow for guests in units only during the scheduled hours noted below. The nature of a guest is expected to be platonic.”
      Guests are allowed in residence-hall rooms only during set hours.
      “The guest visits for no more than 2 nights within an eight night period”
      Overnight guests are limited to two nights in an eight-night period.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Vida de fe en las residencias (capellanes de residencia, Misas en la residencia o comunidades de vida basadas en la fe)Sí (Resident Ministers live in first-year residences.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. First-Year Housing - Residential Life - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/residential-life/student-housing/first-year-housing.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “each first-year residence has live-in professional Community Directors, Resident Ministers and undergraduate Resident Assistants”
      Resident Ministers live in the first-year residence halls.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Oficina o directivo superior para la misión e identidad católicaSí (Division of Mission Integration led by a Vice President; its Office of Mission coordinates the university's mission as a Catholic university.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Mission Integration - Offices and Departments - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/offices/mission-integration · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Office of Mission coordinates the university-wide effort to sustain and enhance the distinctive mission of USD as a Catholic university.”
      An Office of Mission within the Division of Mission Integration is responsible for the university's Catholic mission.
    2. Faculty Seminar on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition - Mission Integration - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/offices/mission-integration/faculty-seminar.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Michael Lovette-Colyer, Ph.D. (Vice President, Mission Integration)”
      A Vice President leads Mission Integration.
BServicio y doctrina social católica: Buena (calificación B): de 70 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

75 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Centro de servicio o voluntariadoSí (Karen and Tom Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. About | Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action | University of San Diegosandiego.edu/mccasa/about · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Through reciprocal community-based learning, the Mulvaney Center engages USD students, faculty, staff, and alumni to learn and act in partnership with the community, making life-long commitments to promote social change and justice.”
      The Mulvaney Center coordinates community engagement and service.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Aprendizaje-servicio o compromiso comunitario en el plan de estudiosDisponible (cursos o programas)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action | University of San Diegosandiego.edu/community-government/community/mccasa.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Through active community-based engagement, students are able to link the learning in the classroom to the wisdom of the community through both curricular and co-curricular pathways.”
      Community-based learning is available through courses and co-curricular programs.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Enseñanza social católica en el plan de estudios (curso, especialidad, centro o requisito básico)Ofrecido (curso, especialidad menor o centro) (THRS 335 Catholic Social Thought (can satisfy a core requirement but is not required of all). Frances G. Harpst Center for Catholic Thought and Culture.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. THRS335 Course | University of San Diego Catalogundergraduate.catalog.sandiego.edu/courses/THRS335 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “This course will examine the living tradition of Catholic social thought.”
      THRS 335 Catholic Social Thought is offered.
    2. Mission Integration - Offices and Departments - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/offices/mission-integration · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Center for Catholic Thought and Culture provides the University and the local community with opportunities to consider and find enrichment in the intellectual, social, cultural and spiritual traditions of the Catholic Church”
      A Center for Catholic Thought and Culture offers programs on the Church's intellectual and social traditions.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Compromiso provida (grupo provida estudiantil, apoyo a estudiantes embarazadas o con hijos, o iniciativas institucionales)Uno (Pregnant and parenting student support through the Title IX office, framed by Catholic social teaching.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Pregnant and Parenting Students - Title IX - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/titleix/pregnant-and-parenting.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Consistent with our mission and Catholic identity, University of San Diego acknowledges the importance of supporting pregnant and parenting students by addressing their special needs and assisting them in completing their studies.”
      The university offers support for pregnant and parenting students.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Programas de justicia y solidaridad (viajes de inmersión, pobreza, migración o iniciativas de cuidado de la creación)Dos o más (Romero Immersion Program (Tijuana, San Diego, Los Angeles immersions), Con Cariño service dinners at a homeless shelter, Care for Our Common Home (Laudato si') initiative.)
    Fuentes (3)
    1. Immersion - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/service-and-social-justice/immersion · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Tijuana Day Trips San Diego Immersion Tijuana Spring Breakthrough Immersion Los Angeles Immersion”
      The Romero Immersion Program runs immersion trips in Tijuana, San Diego and Los Angeles.
    2. Con Cariño Service Ministry - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/service-and-social-justice/local-service-opportunities.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Six times in the semester, USD students and University Ministry staff prepare and share dinner with residents at Rachel’s Night Shelter in downtown San Diego.”
      University Ministry's Con Cariño program serves dinners at a homeless shelter.
    3. Mission Integration - Offices and Departments - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/offices/mission-integration · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato si' calls us to take immediate action in concrete ways at all levels of the university to care for our common home and all those we share it with.”
      Mission Integration runs a Care for Our Common Home initiative based on Laudato si'.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Servicio explícitamente arraigado en la misión católica (dirigido con la pastoral universitaria o la oficina de misión, o enmarcado en la enseñanza social católica)Sí
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Service and Social Justice - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/service-and-social-justice · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Inspired by Gospel values and the Catholic social tradition, USD encourages students to serve with compassion, foster peace and work for justice.”
      University Ministry frames its service programs by the Gospel and Catholic social tradition.
    2. About | Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action | University of San Diegosandiego.edu/mccasa/about · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “As a core value, community engagement reflects the mission of USD, and embraces the Catholic moral and social tradition”
      The Mulvaney Center describes its community engagement as embracing the Catholic moral and social tradition.

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Fortalezas

  • Mass is celebrated in Founders Chapel every weekday at 12:15 PM and twice on Sunday evenings, and the parish church on campus adds Monday-Saturday morning Mass and three weekend Masses.
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Founders Chapel Tours - Office for Mission - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/mission/faculty-staff-programs/founders-chapel-tours.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Masses Monday-Friday, 12:15 p.m. When classes are in session: Sundays, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.”
      Founders Chapel has Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and on Sundays at 6 PM and 8 PM when classes are in session.
    2. Home | The Immaculata Churchtheimmaculata.org · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Daily Mass Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. (Live-Streamed) Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.”
      The Immaculata parish church has Mass Monday through Saturday at 8 AM, a Saturday vigil, and two Sunday morning Masses.
      “The Immaculata Church is located inside the University of San Diego Campus at 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110.”
      The Immaculata parish church is on the University of San Diego campus.
  • University Ministry offers five distinct retreats, and Resident Ministers live in the first-year residence halls.
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Retreats - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Pre-Orientation Retreat Held in August for first-years First-Year Student Retreat Held in October for first-years Encounter Retreat Held in February for Juniors, Seniors, Non-Traditional Students, and Graduate Students Search Retreat Held once a semester exclusively for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Lenten Journey: a Retreat in Daily Life”
      University Ministry offers five distinct retreats.
    2. First-Year Housing - Residential Life - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/residential-life/student-housing/first-year-housing.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “each first-year residence has live-in professional Community Directors, Resident Ministers and undergraduate Resident Assistants”
      Resident Ministers live in the first-year residence halls.
  • Single-sex residence halls are available for first-year students (Camino Hall for men and Founders Hall for women).
    Fuentes (1)
    1. First-Year Housing - Residential Life - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/residential-life/student-housing/first-year-housing.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Camino Hall is our All-Male accommodation, whereas Founders is All-Female.”
      Single-sex residence halls are available for first-year students.
  • A Division of Mission Integration led by a vice president includes an Office of Mission, University Ministry, the Center for Catholic Thought and Culture, and the Mulvaney Center for community engagement.
    Fuentes (3)
    1. Mission Integration - Offices and Departments - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/offices/mission-integration · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Office of Mission coordinates the university-wide effort to sustain and enhance the distinctive mission of USD as a Catholic university.”
      An Office of Mission within the Division of Mission Integration is responsible for the university's Catholic mission.
    2. Faculty Seminar on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition - Mission Integration - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/offices/mission-integration/faculty-seminar.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Michael Lovette-Colyer, Ph.D. (Vice President, Mission Integration)”
      A Vice President leads Mission Integration.
    3. About | Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action | University of San Diegosandiego.edu/mccasa/about · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Through reciprocal community-based learning, the Mulvaney Center engages USD students, faculty, staff, and alumni to learn and act in partnership with the community, making life-long commitments to promote social change and justice.”
      The Mulvaney Center coordinates community engagement and service.

Inquietudes

  • The core requires one philosophy course; many Catholic colleges require two or more.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Foundations Area - Core Curriculum - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/core/four-areas-of-the-core/foundations.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Philosophical Inquiry (1 course, 3 units)”
      All undergraduates take one philosophy course in the core.
  • The required theology courses can be met without a course that is explicitly Catholic theology. Introductory Studies in Catholic Theology is one option among several lower-division courses.
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Foundations Area - Core Curriculum - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/core/four-areas-of-the-core/foundations.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Lower-division Theology or Religious Studies courses must include the study of Catholic Christianity and considerable attention to methods in the academic study of religion.”
      The lower-division core course must include study of Catholic Christianity.
      “Lower Division: THRS 110 - Exploring Religious Meaning A thematic and topical introduction to the study of religion. Drawing material from at least four religious traditions, including Christianity”
      Lower-division options include a comparative introduction to religion.
    2. THRS114 Course | University of San Diego Catalogundergraduate.catalog.sandiego.edu/courses/THRS114 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “This course introduces students to the methods and content of Christian theology, with particular emphasis on Catholic theological traditions.”
      THRS 114 Introductory Studies in Catholic Theology is one lower-division option.
  • University Ministry pages list three different weekday confession schedules.
    Fuentes (3)
    1. University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation will now be offered on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Reconciliation Room (FH-186F).”
      The University Ministry home page lists confession on Wednesday evenings.
    2. Sacraments - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/worship/sacraments.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Monday-Friday from 12:00 - 12:10 p.m. during the Fall and Spring semesters.”
      The University Ministry sacraments page lists confession Monday through Friday before the noon Mass (conflicts with the ministry home page).
    3. Founders Chapel Tours - Office for Mission - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/mission/faculty-staff-programs/founders-chapel-tours.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Monday – Friday, 11:50 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. (or by appointment) at 619 260-2229.”
      The Founders Chapel page lists weekday confession times that differ from the University Ministry pages.
  • Adoration is listed by the parish church on campus.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Home | The Immaculata Churchtheimmaculata.org · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (in the church.)”
      Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Tuesday evenings and Wednesdays at The Immaculata.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

University Ministry (Founders Hall)

  • Dirección: Founders Hall 20, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110
  • Ubicación: En el campus
  • Instalaciones: chapel (Founders Chapel), reconciliation room

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Fuente: sandiego.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, sandiego.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, sandiego.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, sandiego.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

16 groups and regular activities · 10 on campus, 6 off campus

Retiros 5

  • Pre-Orientation RetreatFuera del campus
    August (August 26-28, 2026)
    Three-day retreat for incoming first-year students at Camp Whispering Winds in Julian, CA.
  • First-Year Student RetreatFuera del campus
    October (October 9-11, 2026)
    Overnight weekend retreat for first-year students at Camp Stevens in Julian, CA.
  • Search RetreatFuera del campus
    Once each semester
    Weekend retreat for sophomores, juniors and seniors exploring elements of the Catholic faith; held in Julian, CA.
  • Encounter RetreatFuera del campus
    February
    Weekend retreat for juniors, seniors, non-traditional and graduate students at Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center in Oceanside, CA.
  • Lenten Journey: A Retreat in Daily LifeEn el campus
    Lent
    Retreat in daily life during Lent, in person and on Zoom.

Servicio 2

  • Romero Immersion ProgramFuera del campus
    Immersion experiences in Tijuana, San Diego and Los Angeles, with formation in Catholic social teaching.
  • Con Cariño Dinner TripsFuera del campus
    Six times a semester
    Students and University Ministry staff prepare and share dinner at Rachel's Night Shelter in downtown San Diego.

Formación en la fe 3

  • UM Small GroupsEn el campus
    Semanal
    Weekly faith-sharing groups run by University Ministry.
  • OCIA and Confirmation preparationEn el campus
    Sacramental preparation for students, faculty and staff seeking Baptism, Eucharist or Confirmation.
  • University Ministry ScholarsEn el campus
    Four-year scholarship program for Catholic students with courses toward a Certificate in Catholic Theology and Ministry and ministry practicums.

Clubes y grupos 1

  • Graduate and Law Student MinistryEn el campus
    Faith, service and community programs for graduate and law students.

Liturgia y oración 4

  • Founders Chapel ChoirEn el campus
    Sunday evenings; rehearsals Wednesday evenings
    Student choir and instrumentalists who lead music at Sunday evening Masses in Founders Chapel.
  • Liturgical ministryEn el campus
    Students serve as altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers and ministers of hospitality at Founders Chapel Masses.
  • Mass for PeaceEn el campus
    Wednesday evenings when classes are in session
    Weekly evening Mass in Founders Chapel; pages list it at 8:30 PM and at 9 PM.
  • Misa del Espíritu SantoEn el campus
    Start of the academic year (September 10, 2026)
    University-wide Mass at The Immaculata opening the academic year.

Otra 1

  • Pastoral care and spiritual guidanceEn el campus
    One-time or regular meetings with a University Ministry companion for spiritual guidance.

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Pastoral universitaria

Fuentes (9)
  1. University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Sundays at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. PST”
    University Ministry lists two Sunday evening Masses during the fall and spring semesters.
    “The Sacrament of Reconciliation will now be offered on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Reconciliation Room (FH-186F).”
    The University Ministry home page lists confession on Wednesday evenings.
  2. Retreats - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Pre-Orientation Retreat Held in August for first-years First-Year Student Retreat Held in October for first-years Encounter Retreat Held in February for Juniors, Seniors, Non-Traditional Students, and Graduate Students Search Retreat Held once a semester exclusively for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Lenten Journey: a Retreat in Daily Life”
    University Ministry offers five distinct retreats.
  3. Faith Formation and Spiritual Growth - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/faith-formation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “UM Small Groups are faith sharing groups that meet once a week”
    University Ministry runs weekly faith-sharing small groups.
  4. Home | The Immaculata Churchtheimmaculata.org · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Daily Mass Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. (Live-Streamed) Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.”
    The Immaculata parish church has Mass Monday through Saturday at 8 AM, a Saturday vigil, and two Sunday morning Masses.
    “The Immaculata Church is located inside the University of San Diego Campus at 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110.”
    The Immaculata parish church is on the University of San Diego campus.
  5. Founders Chapel Choir - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/worship/founders-chapel-choir.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The Founders Chapel Choir (FCC) is a community of musicians (vocalists and instrumentalists) that joyfully and gracefully leads the community in prayer and song each Sunday evening in Founders Chapel.”
    Students can join the Founders Chapel Choir, which serves the Sunday liturgies.
  6. University Ministry Scholars - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/scholars.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The USD University Ministry Scholarship is a four-year program designed to provide a theological foundation and formative experiences for students to imagine their role in the Church”
    The University Ministry Scholars program is a four-year Catholic formation program.
  7. About Us - University Ministry - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/ministry/about-us · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “For more information on our center, please visit us in Founders Hall 20 or call (619) 260-4735.”
    The University Ministry center is in Founders Hall 20 on campus.
  8. Visit Campus - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/visit · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “University of San Diego 5998 Alcalá Park San Diego, CA 92110”
    The university's street address is 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110.
  9. Founders Chapel Tours - Office for Mission - University of San Diegosandiego.edu/mission/faculty-staff-programs/founders-chapel-tours.php · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Masses Monday-Friday, 12:15 p.m. When classes are in session: Sundays, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.”
    Founders Chapel has Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 PM and on Sundays at 6 PM and 8 PM when classes are in session.

Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

AExcelencia académica: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.
90 de 100
De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

  • Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 35% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.84%
  • Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 20% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.91%
  • Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 15% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.No reportado
  • Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 15% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.13 a 1
  • Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 15% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.$18,725

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica.

Fuente: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026))

Datos del campus

DeportesNCAA División I · West Coast Conference
EntornoCiudad
ROTCEjército · Marina · Fuerza Aérea
Estudios en el extranjeroSe ofrece
Estudiantes por profesor13 a 1

Datos federales (IPEDS). Nada de esto cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Costo y valor

Datos federales, mostrados por separado. El costo, la deuda y los ingresos nunca forman parte de una calificación.

Valor y resultados
Estudiantes de pregrado
Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)
5,726
Total de estudiantes9,110
Precio neto promedio (por año)
Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal
$30,365
Costo total de asistencia (por año)$78,720
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse$22,940
Tasa de graduación
Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal
84%
Retención de primer año91%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso$86,522
Tasa de admisión52%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell21%

Índice de valor: 63 / 100 (cómo se calcula)

Fuentes: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · calculadora de precio neto
College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026); directorio IPEDS 2024-25 y características institucionales; matrícula de otoño de 2023.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de San Diego

Mons. Michael Pham, obispo de San Diego

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

Diócesis determinada por el condado, según la lista de condados de la diócesis (Wikipedia). Confirme con la diócesis.

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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is University of San Diego a Catholic college?
Yes. University of San Diego is a Catholic college in the Diocese of San Diego.
What is University of San Diego’s Compass Score?
83 de 100 (calificación B). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of San Diego?
Mass is listed at Founders Chapel and The Immaculata (diocesan parish church on campus). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of San Diego Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of San Diego meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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