University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
4-year Private university
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Overview

University of Southern California is a private institution established in 1880 with urban setting located at Los Angeles. It is ranked 21 in National Universities in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $56,225 (2017-18). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,287. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#21 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Los Angeles, California
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1880
Selectivity High
Size Large
19,170 Undergraduates
Website https://www.usc.edu/

Learning

8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$71,620
Cost of Attendance
$29,174
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $56,225
Outstate Tuition Fee $56,225
Room and Board Fees $15,395
$70,400 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

17% (High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Very Difficult
$85 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.73 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jan
05
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Feb
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
17
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$52,795 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$38,196 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $71,620
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
100% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted CSS, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Stamps Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition plus $20,000 stipend over
4 years
Eligibility First-year students
Minimum Criteria Based on academic excellence, leadership, service and talent.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline December 1
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition
Eligibility First-year students
Minimum Criteria Based on academic excellence, leadership, service and talent.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline December 1
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth Half tuition
Eligibility First-year students
Minimum Criteria Based on academic excellence, leadership, service and talent.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline December 1

Other Scholarships

Leadership Scholarship
Total Worth $10,000.00
Details Applicants take the most demanding curriculum and achieve at the highest level. Competitive candidates will be at the top of applicant pool with respect to GPA and SAT or ACT. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership in school and community service.
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition
Details Applicants must attend a school in Hong Kong.
See all Scholarships

Students

19,170 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
96% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
92% Students graduate within 6 years