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University of Southern California

University of Southern California is a Private, 4 Years+ school located in Los Angeles, CA. The 2019 average net price at University of Southern California is $36,161. Acceptance rate is 12.96%. The school has a total enrollment of 47,310.


Quick Facts

Updated U.S. Gov IPEDS 2019-20
Logo of University of Southern California
Major Airport
Major City
Top Ranked
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Student Body: 47,310
Education Type: 4 Years+
Funding: Private
Campus Type: Urban
Web Site: www.usc.edu
Acceptance Rate: 12.96%

Admission Details

Key Admissions DetailsAdmissions Deadlines, Start Dates
  • Acceptance Rate: 12.96%
  • Application Deadline: January 10, 2021
  • International Students: 15%
  • Application Fee: $80
Tuition and FeesYearly Tuition and Other Fees
Tuition: $55,320
Grad Tuition: $44,712
Room and Board: $15,400
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Other Fees: $842
Average Net Price: $36,161
Student Body DataIncoming Class Data
  • Most Recent Incoming Class: 3,401
  • Men / Women Ratio: 1,678 / 1,723
  • Median SAT Verbal Range: 660 - 740
  • Median SAT Math Range: 690 - 790
  • Median ACT Range: 30 - 34
International Student DataInformation for International Students
  • Minimum TOEFL Score: n/a
  • Minimum IETLS Score: 7
  • % of International Students: 15%
  • International Testing: Required
  • Total International Students: 522
Required DocumentsTranscripts and Recommendations
  • High School Transcript: Required
  • Recommendations: Required
  • Admissions Tests Scores: Required
  • Portfolio: Required

Top 5 Popular Programs

  • Business, Management, Marketing: 19%
  • Engineering: 12%
  • Public Admin, Social Services: 12%
  • Computer Science: 9%
  • Health Professions: 7%

Academic Programs

University of Southern California offers 590 Total Programs in Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate Degree Levels. The most popular area of study for students are degrees in Business, Management, Marketing. Choose an area to explore below to see detailed degree programs at each degree level.
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Bachelor's Degree ProgramsUniversity of Southern California offers 126 Bachelor's Degree Programs
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Transportation, Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics, Aviation, Aerospace Science and Technology, General Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
Visual and Performing Arts
Master's Degree ProgramsUniversity of Southern California offers 199 Master's Degree Programs
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
Education
  • College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Degree
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    Program Details
  • Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
  • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Higher Education, Higher Education Administration Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Learning Sciences Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Music Teacher Education Degree
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    Program Details
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language, Esl Language Instructor Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Urban Education and Leadership Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
Engineering
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Foreign Language, Literature
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Comparative Literature Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • German Language and Literature Degree
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    Program Details
  • Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Linguistics Degree
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    Program Details
  • Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Degree
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    Program Details
Health Professions
History
Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General Degree
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    Program Details
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Library Science
Mathematics and Statistics
Military Technology
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Protective Services
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Theology
Visual and Performing Arts
Doctorate Degree ProgramsUniversity of Southern California offers 103 Doctorate Degree Programs
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
  • Business Administration and Management, General Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
  • American, United States Studies, Civilization Degree
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    Program Details
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Theology
Visual and Performing Arts
Certificate ProgramsUniversity of Southern California offers 86 Certificate Programs
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
Education
  • College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Education, Teaching of The Gifted and Talented Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
  • Elementary Education and Teaching Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education Degree
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    Program Details
  • Secondary Education and Teaching Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
  • Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
Engineering
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Studies
  • Advanced Legal Research, Studies, General Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
  • American, U.S. Law, Legal Studies, Jurisprudence Degree
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    Program Details
  • Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law Degree
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    Program Details
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
  • Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other Degree
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    Program Details
Library Science
Military Technology
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts

Demographics & Outcomes

Graduation and RetentionGraduation and retention information
  • Graduation Rate Within 150% of Time: 92%
  • Graduation Rate Within 200% of Time: 93%
  • 1st Year Retention: 96%
  • Post Graduation Salary: $76,900
Student Body DemographicsDiversity and Age Data
  • Total Students: 47,310
  • White, non-Hispanic Students: 32%
  • Non-resident, alien: 25%
  • Asian Students: 17%
  • Hispanic Students: 14%
  • Black Students: 6%
  • Two or more races: 3%
  • Unknown: 3%
  • American Indian, Alaska Native Students: <1%
  • Native Hawaiian, Pacific Isl. Students: <1%

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