The city's largest college, San Diego State University offers a diverse selection of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees (as well as minors) within its seven colleges. The university has received national recognition in its commitment to minority education. In 2010, U.S. News and World Report declared its undergraduate international business program the 11th best in the nation.
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
619-594-5200
sdsu.edu
One of California's largest and most successful of its 110 community colleges, San Diego Mesa College offers a wide assortment of classes needed to achieve an occupational certificate or academic or vocational associate's degree. The college holds one of the highest student transfer rates in the state and provides a great educational background for students to continue on with a four-year institution.
San Diego Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, CA 92111
619-388-2682
sdmesa.edu
The Roman Catholic-based University of San Diego provides more than 7,000 students with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and beautiful Spanish architecture on its 180-acre campus. Offering more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, the university is committed to emphasizing its core values: academic excellence, knowledge, community, ethical conduct and compassionate service.
University of San Diego
5998 Acalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110
619-260-4600
sandiego.edu
Offering both undergraduate and graduate programs to approximately 3,500 students, Point Loma Nazarene University offers stunning ocean views across its 93-acre campus. The admission process is selective for this Christian liberal arts institution. Graduate studies are offered in centers throughout Southern California in theology, nursing, education, biology and business. A high number of graduates who apply to medical school (nearly 80 percent) are accepted--which is nearly twice the national average.
Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
619-849-2200
pointloma.edu
With 19 locations throughout the U.S., Argosy University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees (as well as professional certificates and programs) within its five colleges of psychology and behavioral sciences, education, business, health sciences and undergraduate studies. Bachelor's degrees are offered in liberal arts, criminal justice, psychology and business administration.
Argosy University
1615 Murray Canyon Road, Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92108
619-321-3000
argosy.edu
With more than 30 locations throughout California and Nevada and online degree programs, National University is committed to educating diverse populations and offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees. New classes are offered each month, so registration is on-going. Fifty of its 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees are obtainable online. With competitive tuition rates, the university is California's second largest private, non-profit higher education institution.
National University
9388 Lightwave Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
619-563-7100
nu.edu