University of San Francisco

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Jesuit Catholic university in San Francisco, California

The University of San Francisco (USF) is a private Jesuit university in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1855, it has nearly 9,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in 59 major programs. In addition to its main campus in the Golden Gate area, it has satellite campuses in downtown San Francisco, Orange County, Sacramento, San Jose, and Santa Rosa.

Also known as...USF, USFCA, St. Ignatius Academy (1855–1859), and St. Ignatius College (1859–1930)