The University of San Francisco ranked 235th in the United States, 862nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 111 research topics. The University of San Francisco ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,172 academic publications and 217,268 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 183 notable alumni.
The University of San Francisco ranked 238th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 991st in the World with 8,116 publications made and 139,322 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 1343rd in the World with 4,720 publications made and 117,511 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of San Francisco ranked 340th for Biology in the United States and 1952nd in the World with 4,533 publications made and 105,236 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of San Francisco ranked 296th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1595th in the World with 4,277 publications made and 82,450 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of San Francisco ranked 325th for Computer Science in the United States and 1607th in the World with 4,211 publications made and 85,475 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Cyber Security.
The University of San Francisco ranked 291st for Psychology in the United States and 1067th in the World with 3,702 publications made and 91,865 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of San Francisco ranked 334th for Engineering in the United States and 2153rd in the World with 3,388 publications made and 67,848 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of San Francisco ranked 329th for Physics in the United States and 2020th in the World with 3,182 publications made and 69,046 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of San Francisco ranked 248th for Business in the United States and 996th in the World with 2,802 publications made and 56,680 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 854th in the World with 2,740 publications made and 48,324 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 2243rd in the World with 2,593 publications made and 63,384 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of San Francisco ranked 321st for Mathematics in the United States and 1508th in the World with 2,356 publications made and 49,086 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Operations Research.
The University of San Francisco ranked 258th for Art & Design in the United States and 964th in the World with 1,611 publications made and 22,200 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.
