Universidad de Sonsonate (USO)
At a glance
| Fact | Universidad de Sonsonate |
|---|---|
| Name | Universidad de Sonsonate (USO) |
| Founded | 8 January 1982 (authorised) |
| Main campus | Sonsonate |
| Regional centres | None listed by the Ministry |
| Type | Private |
| Accredited (Ministry, 2024) | No |
| Students in 2024 | 2,892 (-0.8% on 2023) |
| Website | www.usonsonate.edu.sv |
Source: Universidad de Sonsonate: the institution; Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)1,2
History
- 1982: authorised to operate on 8 January 1982.
Source: Universidad de Sonsonate: the institution1
Faculties and programmes
- Faculties: Law; Economics and Social Sciences; Engineering and Natural Sciences; Health.
Source: Universidad de Sonsonate: the institution1
Campuses and students
In 2024 the Universidad de Sonsonate was number 15 of the 24 universities by enrolment, with 2,892 students, -0.8% on 2023. The Ministry counts students by the department where they study.2
Sources
- Universidad de Sonsonate: the institution (in Spanish)
- Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)
Facts checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestSalvador.com for general information.