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University of San DiegoLocal Atmosphere Facts & Statistics

Location
San Diego, CA
Undergrads
4,896
Tuition
$36,292
Admission Difficulty
Average
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Facts & Statistics

Fun Local Trivia
  1. Balboa Park, just south of USD, is the nation's largest "urban cultural" park. It is home to more than a dozen museums and the famous Old Globe Theatre, and is a renowned hot spot for up-and-coming culinary artists.
  2. Founded in the 16th century, San Diego is California's oldest city.
  3. Hollywood loves to work in San Diego. A small sampling of the movies filmed or partially shot here include "Almost Famous," "Anchor Man," "Bring it On," "The Scorpion King," "Some Like it Hot," "Spaceballs," "Top Gun," and "Traffic." Kansas City Barbecue in downtown proudly proclaims "Top Gun sleazy bar scene filmed here" on its marquee.
  4. Old Town San Diego recreates California life from 1821-1872, spanning both Mexican and American periods of control.
  5. The U.S.S. Midway, a retired aircraft carrier, is a floating naval museum in the downtown San Diego Big Bay.
Notable Natives
  • Marcus Allen - former NFL player
  • Adam Brody - actor
  • Reggie Bush - NFL player
  • Nick Cannon - actor
  • Ted Danson - actor
  • Terrell Davis - former NFL player
  • Cameron Diaz - actress
  • Robert Duvall - actor
  • Tony Hawk - professional skateboarder
  • Jeremy and Jason London - actors
  • Mario Lopez - actor, TV personality
  • Ted Williams - baseball hall of famer
Points of Interest
  • Balboa Park
  • Belmont Park
  • California coastline
  • Coronado Island
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds and Race Track
  • Gaslamp Quarter
  • Legoland
  • The New Children's Museum
  • Old Town San Diego
  • PETCO Park
  • Qualcomm Stadium
  • Safari Park
  • San Diego Zoo
  • SeaWorld
Shopping Centers
  • Fashion Valley mall
  • Westfield Horton Plaza
  • Westfield Mission Valley Mall
Movie Theaters
AMC Fashion Valley 18
7037 Friars Road
Linda Vista
(619) 296-0370
Movie Theaters
UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas
7510 Hazard Center Drive
Mission Valley
(619) 685-2841
Major Sports Teams
  • San Diego Chargers: NFL
  • San Diego Padres: MLB
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Los Angeles: : 2 hours
  • Tijuana, Mexico: : 30 minutes
Did You Know?
From San Diego, you can drive an hour or less and get to the snow, a desert, a beach, or another country.

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