| Education Level |
| Higher Education |
| Location |
| 2130 Fulton Street, 94117 |
| Contact Number |
| (415) 422-5555 |
| Website |
| http://usfca.edu |
Not to be confused with San Francisco State University or the University of California, San Francisco.
The University of San Francisco (USF) is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1855,[1] USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of theAssociation of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. USF is the eighth largest Jesuit university in the United States.
USF's main campus is located on a 50-acre (20 ha) setting between the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park. USF's nickname is "The Hilltop," appropriate since the campus is located at the peak of one of San Francisco's major hills. USF's close historical ties with the City and County of San Francisco are reflected in the University's motto, Pro Urbe et Universitate (For the City and University).
USF's Jesuit-Catholic identity is rooted in the symbolic vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order. Jesuits are characterized by a dedication to both "the life of the mind and the encounter with the world," a mission distinguished by their intellectual and humanitarian activities — notably in the fields of higher education, human rights, and social justice.
USF's inclusive founding mission attracts students and faculty from diverse religious traditions and a broad range of convictions. However, the Jesuit call to justice is evident in work across religious boundaries in community service, reflection retreats, and immersion programs both on campus and abroad.
USF's 8,772-member student body is composed of students from seventy-five countries, all fifty states (including Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam), and is ranked in the top 15 national universities for student diversity and international student enrollment. The University is known for its public service efforts (McCarthy Center), its world-renowned Center for the Pacific Rim (Asian and American Studies) and its nationally recognized graduate programs in the fields of law, education, business, nursing, and environmental management.Related Links
