Explore University of San Diego Hillel
USD Hillel creates connections, community and vibrant Jewish life for students at the University of San Diego. USD Hillel is a division of Hillel of San Diego and an affiliate of Hillel International. University of San Diego is home to about 250 Jewish undergraduate and graduate students. After a decade without a Hillel presence, USD Hillel was relaunched in SEpt 2017 and brings professional leadership to the students who are craving a Jewish support system.Undergraduate Enrollment
5,671 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
3,863 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
Hillel of San Diego is anchored under three core values: Hillel is home- meaning that our spaces and programs give students a community that is welcoming, inviting, and offers centers of belonging. We provide wrap-around holistic care- meaning that all our Jewish students needs can be supported at Hillel whether that is mental health counseling, basic needs assistance, career counseling, addressing antisemitism, making friends, spiritual experiences-- we do it all! Hillel of San Diego is innovative excellence- meaning that we are pioneers in the field of Jewish campus life- always trying new and bold ideas for the betterment of our students and the future of the Jewish community.
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
- Kosher Food Available No
- Birthright Israel Participation No
- Alt Break Participation No
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Religious Services
Shabbat dinners held monthly
Frequency: Monthly
Wellness, Inclusion, and Activism
Hillel of San Diego provides holistic wraparound care, including wellness support with a full-time wellness counselor on staff for 1:1 counseling, and inclusion of wellness in programs (like low-sensory options during large-scale events)
Additional Campus Information
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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Study Abroad in Israel Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 52%
- U.S. Region Pacific
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $61,340
- Tuition Out-of-State $61,340
- Out-of-State/Int’l 47% / 6%
- Greek Life Yes
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