University of Southern California
tuition & fees
$71,647
graduate tuition & fees
$71,515
acceptance rate
10%
Student Population
46,566
online students
6,077
Number of Programs
470
Financial Aid Amount
$48,649
SAT Scores
1,500
Graduation Rate
92%
University of Southern California is a Private, 4 years college located in Los Angeles, California. USC ranked 25th in National Universities, 65th in World Universities, and 5th in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 46,566 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. USC's acceptance rate is 9.81% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Southern California is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Southern California and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089 |
| Phone | 213-740-2311 |
| WEB | www.usc.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://admission.usc.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.usc.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://financialaid.usc.edu/npc |
| Veterans Tuition | https://arr.usc.edu/students/usc-veterans-certification-office/ |
| Disability Service | https://osas.usc.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Southern California is 9.81% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 43.34%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 9.81 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 43.34 % |
Tuition & Fees
USC's 2025 tuition & fees is $71,647 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.00% compared to the last year's rate ($68,237).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $71,515. The graduate tuition increased by 4.97% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $71,647 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $71,515 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 46,566 students have enrolled at USC (2024-2025). Among them, 6,077 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. USC has 20,630 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 25,936 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 46,566 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 20,630 |
| Graduate Students | 25,936 |
| Online Enrollment | 6,077 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
USC offers 470 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 15 out of the 470 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by USC
| Number of programs | 470 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 15 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |