The University of San Francisco is a private Jesuit university in San Francisco, California. The university's main campus is located on a 55-acre setting between the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park. The main campus is nicknamed "The Hilltop", and is split into two sections. Part of the main campus is located on Lone Mountain, one of San Francisco's major geographical features. Its close historical ties with the City and County of San Francisco are reflected in the university's traditional motto, Pro Urbe et Universitate.
| Former names | St. Ignatius Academy (1855–1859), St. Ignatius College (1859–1930) |
| Motto | Traditional: Pro Urbe et Universitate (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | Traditional: For City and University, Current motto: Change the World from Here |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | October 15, 1855 |
| Founder | Anthony Maraschi, S.J. |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
| Academic affiliations | AJCU ACCU, NAICU WASC |
| Endowment | $430.1 million (2020) |
| President | Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J. |
| Provost | Tyrone Cannon (interim) |
| Academic staff | 1,174 faculty (486 full-time, 688 part-time) |
| Administrative staff | 1,083 (fall 2016: 975 full-time, 108 part-time) |
| Students | 10,636 |
| Undergraduates | 6,577 |
| Postgraduates | 4,059 |
| Campus | Urban - 55 acres |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Athletics | San Francisco Dons |
| Sports | 15 varsity sports teams |
| Mascot | The Don, a Spanish nobleman |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – WCC |
About University of San Francisco
Private, non-profit Jesuit Catholic university located between the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park. Its identity is rooted in the work of St. Ignatius Of Loyola.
Achievement of University of San Francisco
The university shifted its motto of "For the City and University" to "Change the World From Here."
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Latest information about University of San Francisco updated on July 28 2021.
