San Diego is one of the best cities for college. In addition to the booming entertainment and nightlife scenes sure to keep you happily occupied for 4 years, San Diego colleges of the best in the nation.

The most popular and prestigious colleges in San Diego are University of California, San Diego (UCSD), San Diego State University (SDSU), and University of San Diego (USD). Are you interested in going to college in San Diego? Check out some Insider details below, and learn more about San Diego lifestyle here. 

University of California, San Diego
Located in the La Jolla community, the University of California, San Diego is a public research university that has developed into one of the nation’s most accomplished universities. The national recognition of UC San Diego soars in the rankings; U.S. News and World Report ranked UC San Diego as the 7th best public university in the nation, and 35th among the nation’s top 50 universities. Along with the high academic standards and reputations of the university, UC San Diego has also become a dynamic environment that facilitates liveliness in the lifestyles of its students – Surfline.com recently listed UC San Diego as first place for the top ten campuses in the nation for surfing. UCSD.edu

San Diego State University
As the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area, San Diego State University provides a spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs that challenge intellect and stimulate creativity. Offering 85 bachelor degrees, 75 master degrees, and 15 doctoral degrees, SDSU has been designated by the Carnegie Foundation as among the top 200 higher education institutions in the country conducting research. Its diversity in academics extends to its student population, as SDSU ranks among the top ten universities nationwide in terms of ethnic and racial diversity among its student body. San Diego State University certainly is a, integral part of many lives in the San Diego Community – one in seven adults in San Diego who hold a college degree have attended SDSU. SDSU.edu

University of San Diego
Opening its doors originally as the San Diego College for Women, the University of San Diego has developed into a nationally preeminent Catholic private university characterized by a rich, diverse learning community that engages the differences of all students. Situated on a mesa overlooking San Diego Bay, the University of San Diego has become an integral piece in the structure of San Diego. The natural beauty of USD is further complemented by its 16th-century Spanish Renaissance architectural style buildings that pay homage to San Diego’s Catholic heritage. USD is most distinguished by its widely known School of Law, regarded as “one of the strongest law facilities in the nation” and among the top 40 Law Schools in the U.S. SanDiego.edu

Although UCSD, SDSU and USD are the most well known San Diego colleges, there are many more options for education in this great city. Find more San Diego schools and universities here. Check out photos of San Diego colleges here.

Pictured: Price Center at UC San Diego