Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Online | usc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Los Angeles, California, University of Southern California is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 71,031 prospective students applied, and 8,884 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,668 enrolled in the school. 42,631 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,687 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $60,446 plus fees of $1,057. USC is ranked 31 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
USC is rated within the top 8% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Southern California within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#31 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in California
#5 in Best Private Colleges in California
#95 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1410/1540 |
| ACT | 32/35 |
| GPA | 3.83 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $85 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,057 |
| Room and Board | $16,732 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,224 |
| Total One Year Cost | $81,659 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 13% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Engineering | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123961 IPEDS survey data for University of Southern California.
Current students may use the University of Southern California GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.