The core mission of the University is to promote learning in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others.
The University will distinguish itself as a diverse, socially responsible learning community of high quality scholarship and academic rigor sustained by a faith that does justice. The University will draw from the cultural, intellectual and economic resources of the San Francisco Bay Area and its location on the Pacific Rim to enrich and strengthen its educational programs.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Recommendations (Required), Formal demonstration of competencies (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
500
600
SAT Math
508
610
SAT Writing
510
610
ACT Composite
22
26
ACT English
21
27
ACT Math
21
26
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$26,680
$28,760
$31,180
Books and supplies
$900
$900
$950
Room and board (on campus)
$10,240
$10,140
$10,730
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (415) 422-6303
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 66%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $6,509
State/Local Grants: $9,310
Institutional Grants: $16,698
Student Loans: $5,918
