Overview
Student Population
| 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 59,712 prospective students applied, and 9,618 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,460 enrolled in the school. 38,607 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,680 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $59,260 plus fees of $1,015. USC is ranked 32 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Southern California within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#32 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#32 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in California
#4 in Best Private Colleges in California
#81 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1340/1530 |
| ACT | 30/34 |
| 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 | $1,015 |
| Room and Board | $16,398 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,278 |
| Total One Year Cost | $80,151 |
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% |
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.