Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| 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 64,352 prospective students applied, and 8,339 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,401 enrolled in the school. 40,952 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,358 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $55,320 plus fees of $905. USC is ranked 28 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1350/1530 |
| ACT | 30/34 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 10, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $905 |
| Room and Board | $15,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,825 |
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.