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University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a large, private institution located in Los Angeles, ca. Founded in 1880, University of Southern California offers undergraduate degrees in 341 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Private
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20,505 undergraduates
$64,726 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
Will I get into University of Southern California? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.
Acceptance rate
12.0%
SAT score average
1520
ACT score average
32
Average high school GPA
3.86
Application fee
$85
Key deadlines
June
30
65 days away
FAFSA® deadline
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November
01
189 days away
Early Action date
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Southern California is known for one of its top majors: Computer Science. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Computer Science and Information Technology
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Popular majors
Computer Science
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Communication and Media Studies
Educational Administration and Supervision
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$64,726
Additional expenses
Room & board
$17,436
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$1,702
Cost of attendance*
$85,064
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$64,726
Additional expenses
Room & board
$17,436
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$1,702
Cost of attendance*
$85,064
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? University of Southern California has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,505, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.
Total enrollment
47,147Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
12%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
11%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
63%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about University of Southern California to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is University of Southern California?
University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, ca.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Southern California?
The acceptance rate for University of Southern California is 12%.
What’s the average GPA for University of Southern California?
The average high school GPA for University of Southern California students was 3.86.
How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Southern California?
The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Southern California including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $340,256.
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