Overview
As a world-class private research institution located in the heart of Los Angeles, the University of Southern California has been offering students unparalleled opportunities to excel since 1880. The university hosts 23 academic and professional schools, where USC students thrive in rigorous interdisciplinary programs and develop the global perspective necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Beyond the classroom, the city of Los Angeles provides ample opportunities for enjoying recreational activities, pursuing internships at companies in just about every sector, and exploring its many international districts. Among peers who represent nearly 130 countries around the world, USC students find a dynamic home away from home and enjoy the lifelong benefits of membership in the Trojan Family.
Acceptance Rate:
10%
Average Net Price:
$36,808
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.9
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $71,647 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $71,647 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,931 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
99%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$43,208
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,259
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$39,554
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
14%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$9369
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,259
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$448,975,424
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$107,198,193
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
25%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,085
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Students receiving federal loans
25%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,897
Average Other Loans Per Year
$38,338
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
80808
Students Applied
25%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1335
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
| Other | December 1 | June 1 |
Application Fee
$85
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
14%
Submitting ACT
32%
Submitting SAT
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
47,147
Total Number of Undergrads
21,023
0
100
79%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
92%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
261
Faculty Overview
0
100
91%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
8
Countries Represented
6
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
25%
Student Organizations
850
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
30%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
36%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Trojans
School Colors
cardinal and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Ten Conference
Total Male Athletes
314
Total Female Athletes
324
Intramural Sports
17
Sports Club
84
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
University of Southern California Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$89,884
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Orange
New York
San Diego
Top 5 Employers
University of Southern California
Google
Intel
Amazon
Apple
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Engineering
Operations
Media and Communication
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
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