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$72,097
per year
In-State Tuition
12%
Acceptance Rate
92%
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
USC is a private research university in Los Angeles known for film school, engineering, and strong alumni network.
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This school does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. AP Exams and Dual Enrollment are recommended alternatives.
Engineering
Arts & Communications
Digital Media & Content
Science & Research
Technology & Computer Science
Healthcare & Medicine
Business & Finance
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Law & Criminal Justice
Education
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
12
Sports
8
Men's teams
10
Women's teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(3)
Swimming and Diving
Water Polo
Rowing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$13,516
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$92,498
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,000
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Consider AP Exams (score 4-5) or Dual Enrollment courses instead.
Explore AP ExamsVerified Jul 2026
University of Southern California does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Your CLEP scores may still qualify for course placement to skip introductory classes.
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Type
Private University
Location
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
89 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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