University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1880Large citySEVP certified
About
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.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$75,162
- Estimated total for international students
- US$95,048
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 20,443
- Graduate students
- 25,936
- International undergraduates
- 13%
- Students per teacher
- 9 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 10%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 710–760 · Maths 740–790
- ACT
- 32–35
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 90%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$103,420
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (332)
Bachelor's degrees90 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArcheologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCognitive ScienceCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDanceDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyGraphic CommunicationsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHuman BiologyIndustrial EngineeringInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, GeneralPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateReal Estate DevelopmentRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessUrban Studies/AffairsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees128 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitecture and Related Services, OtherArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringCivil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction EngineeringConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDispute ResolutionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering PhysicsEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeneticsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyGraphic CommunicationsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLandscape ArchitectureLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencesMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesOperations ResearchPetroleum EngineeringPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal Estate DevelopmentRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesScience, Technology and SocietySlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUrban Studies/AffairsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Doctoral degrees61 subjects
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHistoryIndustrial EngineeringInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarine SciencesMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedicineMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPetroleum EngineeringPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesReligious Music and WorshipResearch and Experimental PsychologySocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkUrban Studies/Affairs
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)5 subjects
DentistryLawMedicinePharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Undergraduate certificates1 subject
Hospitality Administration/Management
Graduate certificates47 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringArchitectural History, Criticism, and ConservationArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherCivil EngineeringCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Software and Media ApplicationsDental Residency/Fellowship ProgramsDispute ResolutionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEngineering, OtherEnvironmental DesignEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeography and CartographyGerontologyHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHospitality Administration/ManagementIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsLandscape ArchitectureLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMusicPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPublic AdministrationPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic Policy AnalysisReal Estate DevelopmentRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesScience, Technology and SocietySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSustainability StudiesSystems EngineeringVisual and Performing Arts, General
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.