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$72,097
per year
In-State Tuition
12%
Acceptance Rate
92%
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
University of Southern California is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Los Angeles, CA. Programs offered include Business Administration, Computer Science, Psychology, Accounting and International Relations.
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Arts & Communications
Business & Finance
Engineering
Science & Research
Healthcare & Medicine
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Technology & Computer Science
Digital Media & Content
Law & Criminal Justice
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
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
Confirm current admission requirements with the school, including any program or transfer requirements.
In-State Students
USC awards competitive Trustee (full tuition), Presidential (half tuition) and Deans (quarter tuition) merit scholarships; apply by November 1 to be considered.
For students entering Fall 2026
Trustee Scholarship
CompetitiveFull tuition
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Maintain USC academic standing and normal progress (at least 30 units per academic year)
Apply Early Decision or Early Action by November 1 (December 1 for majors requiring a portfolio or audition); no separate application
Highly competitive; selected by faculty and staff from a national pool. Only one USC merit scholarship is paid; if awarded more than one you receive the greatest.
Presidential Scholarship
CompetitiveHalf tuition
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Maintain USC academic standing and normal progress (at least 30 units per academic year)
Apply Early Decision or Early Action by November 1 (December 1 for majors requiring a portfolio or audition); no separate application
Highly competitive. Only one USC merit scholarship is paid; if awarded more than one you receive the greatest.
Deans Scholarship
CompetitiveOne-quarter tuition
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Maintain USC academic standing and normal progress (at least 30 units per academic year)
Apply Early Decision or Early Action by November 1 (December 1 for majors requiring a portfolio or audition); no separate application
Competitive; academic achievement plus talent, perseverance, innovation, involvement and leadership are considered. Only one USC merit scholarship is paid; if awarded more than one you receive the greatest.
Leadership Scholarship
Competitive$10,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Maintain USC academic standing and normal progress (at least 30 units per academic year)
Apply Early Decision or Early Action by November 1 (December 1 for majors requiring a portfolio or audition); no separate application
Strong emphasis on leadership in school and community service. Amount from the 2025-2026 scholarship grid. Only one USC merit scholarship is paid; if awarded more than one you receive the greatest.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 25, 2026
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. Verify its AP and dual enrollment policies before counting those credits toward your program.
Explore AP ExamsVerified on Jul 2026
University of Southern California does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Confirm its separate placement policy before using CLEP scores to plan course placement.
Separate policies to verify:
Type
Private University
Location
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
90 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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