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Information Summary
Ranks 45th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$47,012 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
25% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
32 / 1460 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
32,836 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Southern California?
Ranks 10th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $33,314 | $33,314 | $33,314 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $578 | $578 | $578 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $1,121 | $1,121 | $1,121 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $26,904 | $26,904 | $26,904 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $522 | $522 | $522 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $1,121 | $1,121 | $1,121 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $47,012 | $47,012 | $47,012 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $47,012 | $47,012 | $47,012 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $38,840 | $38,840 | $38,840 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $40,766 | $40,766 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $522 | $522 |
| Dentistry Degree — Tuition | $58,611 | $58,611 |
| Dentistry Degree — Required Fees | $522 | $522 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Tuition | $34,222 | $34,222 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Required Fees | $522 | $522 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $38,900 | $38,900 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $522 | $522 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $30,512  $33,892 |
$30,512  $33,892 |
$30,512  $33,892 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $644  $750 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,998  $10,190 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,214  $2,180 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,926  $10,190 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,214  $2,180 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,232  $4,198 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $65 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $85 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $85 |
| Applicants | 33,973 (15,728 male / 18,245 female) |
| Admitted | 8,634 (4,071 male / 4,563 female) |
| Admission rate | 25% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,763 (1,331 male / 1,432 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,763 (1,331 male / 1,432 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 32,836 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Southern California use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo |  |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Pacific-10 Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Pacific-10 Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Pacific-10 Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Pacific-10 Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Southern California accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 38th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 27% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 28 / 33 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 27 / 33 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 28 / 32 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 43rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 78% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 630 / 720 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 650 / 740 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1280 / 1460 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 6,700 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $5,580 |
| Board Fee | $4,610 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,255 | 417 |  15% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $8,242 | 309 |  11% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $15,498 | 1,722 |  62% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,359 | 1,801 |  65% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,132 |  77% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Southern California?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3,398 | 2,094 | 5,492 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 649 | 1,105 | 1,754 |
Hispanic | 1,556 | 1,883 | 3,439 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3,149 | 3,648 | 6,797 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 94 | 106 | 200 |
White Non-Hispanic | 6,888 | 6,236 | 13,124 |
Race Unknown | 1,128 | 902 | 2,030 |
| Total | 16,862 | 15,974 | 32,836 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Southern California.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 993 | 559 | 1,552 | |
| 467 | 77 | 544 | |
| 359 | 97 | 456 | |
| 206 | 163 | 369 | |
| 76 | 217 | 293 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
