• The university was established by the Jesuit.
• Notable Alumni consists of two basketball players and one American television personality.

History

The University of San Francisco (USF) is a Jesuit university in San Francisco, California. You might be wondering with the word Jesuit if you are not a Christian. Basically, it’s a scholarly religious congregation of the Catholic Church which was originated in the 16^th century, the members of this society are known as Jesuits.

The university was established in October 1855. Anthony Maraschi, S.J was the one behind this university. He arrived in San Francisco as an Italian Immigrant in 1854.

In the next year, he borrowed more than $11,000 for the establishment of Jesuit Church, and a school.

According to USF,

When the original college, known as St. Ignatius Academy, opened its doors to its first class, three students showed up—that number grew to 65 by 1858. The State of California granted the college a charter in 1859.

In the meant time there are different problems faced by the university. There is a lot of information available online for readers.

University Facts

It was the first university in the city. When the original college, also known as St.Igatius academy, opened its doors for the commencement of its first class, three students were showed up.

The university some buildings were destroyed in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.

It is a private university with the motto “Care of the Whole Person”. The size of its main campus is around 55 acres.

There were 20.9% Asians, 5.4% African Americans, 21.0% latino, 0.2% native American, 0.7% Native Hawaiian, 7% multi race, 14.0% International, 2.9% unknown, and 27.9% white gets enrollment for the fall 2017.

According to the U.S news and world report, It is at the 96 positions for the best national universities.

According to THE World University Rankings, It is at the 401 to a 500^th position as the world best university for 2016, and 183^rd best university in the U.S.

University Admissions

The university is providing the educational facilities in both graduates and undergraduate programs. You can study tons of courses at this university.

There is also the facility of financial aid for the students who couldn’t afford the study expenses.

Notable Alumni

Kimberly Guilfoyle, Pierre Salinger, K. C. Jones, Bill Russell, Pete Rozelle.

Video of University of San Francisco

• Memorable History of the foundation of this University.
• 5 famous notable alumni.
• Top rankings nationally and internationally.

History

The history starts with the picture you have seen above. It is the family photograph of the founder of Stanford University. 

On the left side of the picture, you probably have seen the father, his name was  Senator Leland Stanford, on the middle is his wife Jane Lathrop Stanford, and on the right-hand side is the son of both couples, his name was Leland Stanford Jr.