University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of Southern California
The University of Southern California (USC, SC, or Southern Cal[a]) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California and has an enrollment of more than 47,000 students. The university is composed of a liberal arts school, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 post-graduate students from all fifty U.S. states and more than 115 countries. It is a member of the Association of American Universities, which it joined in 1969. USC sponsors a variety of intercollegiate sports and competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big Ten Conference. Members of USC's sports teams, the Trojans, have won 107 NCAA team championships and 412 NCAA individual championships. As of 2021, Trojan athletes have won 326 medals at the Olympic Games (153 golds, 96 silvers, and 77 bronzes), more than any other American university. USC has had 571 football players drafted to the National Football League, the second-highest number of draftees in
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10%
Acceptance
$32,740
Net price
20,443
Enrollment
92%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
10%
Acceptance rate
1,495
SAT average
34
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$32,740
Average net price
$72,097
In-state tuition
$72,097
Out-of-state tuition
$19,931
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$90,300
Total cost of attendance
22%
Students receiving Pell grants
24%
Students with federal loans
$18,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$92,498
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$74,461
Median earnings (6 yrs)
92%
Graduation rate
96%
Retention rate
88%
Earn more than a HS grad
$49,674
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
20,443
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
25%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Southern California FAQ
Is University of Southern California a public or private school?
University of Southern California is a private nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Southern California?
University of Southern California has an acceptance rate of 10%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Southern California cost?
The average annual net price at University of Southern California is $32,740 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $72,097.
What is the graduation rate at University of Southern California?
About 92% of students at University of Southern California complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Southern California graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Southern California students earn a median of $92,498 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Southern California?
Admitted students at University of Southern California have an average SAT score of 1,495 and an ACT midpoint of 34. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Southern California?
University of Southern California enrolls about 20,443 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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