University of Southern California

USC Overview

University of Southern California (USC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Los Angeles, CA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.

The USC's tuition & fees is $71,647 for the academic year 2024-2025. 69% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $48,649.

The school has a total enrollment of 46,566 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).

USC's acceptance rate is 9.81% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 43.34%. The median SAT score is 1500 and the ACT score is 33.

USC ranked 23^rd in National Universities and 4^th in California Colleges rankings. University of Southern California is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Southern California is $71,647. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $71,515.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $75,227 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $75,070.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$71,647
Graduate	$71,515

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$75,227
Graduate	$75,070

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	9.81% Acceptance Rate / 43.34% Yield
Test Scores »	1,500 SAT / 33 ACT
Graduation Rate »	92%
Retention Rate	96%(full-time), 67% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	11.11% (9 to 1)
Student Population »	46,566 (20,630 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$48,649

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

University of Southern California offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.

Special Learning Opportunities at USC
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Address	University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Phone	213-740-2311
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	R1 Universities
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree

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