What athletic division is USD?
USD offers eight men’s and nine women’s Division I teams. We belong to the prestigious West Coast Conference (WCC) and play a strong regional schedule against Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, Portland, San Francisco (USF), Santa Clara, St. Mary’s, and Gonzaga. Our football team competes at the NCAA I–AA level as part of the Pioneer Football League. One out of every 10 USD students is an NCAA Division I athlete. Scholarships are available for all of the intercollegiate sports, except football and crew. Does USD offer merit scholarships? Yes. Merit scholarships are offered to the top 35% of those who apply, regardless of financial need. The student’s grade point average, SAT/ACT scores, and overall academic program are used to identify academic merit scholars. All applicants are considered for academic scholarships – there is no separate application form. Scholarship amounts range from $5,000 to $20,000 and are renewable for all four years. Notification of Merit Scholarships are typically s
