The University of San Francisco ranked 234th in the United States, 848th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 109 research topics. The University of San Francisco ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,451 academic publications and 230,325 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 196 notable alumni.
The University of San Francisco ranked 235th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1004th in the World with 8,265 publications made and 147,683 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of San Francisco ranked 293rd for Medicine in the United States and 1359th in the World with 4,878 publications made and 124,927 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of San Francisco ranked 339th for Biology in the United States and 1977th in the World with 4,668 publications made and 111,455 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of San Francisco ranked 295th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1643rd in the World with 4,344 publications made and 87,328 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of San Francisco ranked 324th for Computer Science in the United States and 1635th in the World with 4,291 publications made and 90,450 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Cyber Security.
The University of San Francisco ranked 289th for Psychology in the United States and 1084th in the World with 3,795 publications made and 97,715 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of San Francisco ranked 333rd for Engineering in the United States and 2184th in the World with 3,442 publications made and 71,953 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of San Francisco ranked 330th for Physics in the United States and 2044th in the World with 3,233 publications made and 73,192 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of San Francisco ranked 249th for Business in the United States and 1012th in the World with 2,837 publications made and 59,727 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of San Francisco ranked 229th for Economics in the United States and 866th in the World with 2,786 publications made and 51,878 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of San Francisco ranked 347th for Chemistry in the United States and 2269th in the World with 2,669 publications made and 67,116 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of San Francisco ranked 319th for Mathematics in the United States and 1536th in the World with 2,396 publications made and 52,023 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Operations Research.
The University of San Francisco ranked 257th for Art & Design in the United States and 983rd in the World with 1,625 publications made and 23,416 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
