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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 10% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Southern California is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Los Angeles, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 20.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 10%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
20.4K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
10% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading710 - 760
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math740 - 790
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite32 - 35
1typical 50% range36
10%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $203,028
Earnings 5yr: $199,180
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $192,897
Earnings 5yr: $180,906
Debt: $20,178
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $188,871
Earnings 5yr: $207,395
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $187,852
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Real Estate Development.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $185,174
Earnings 5yr: $192,849
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $181,250
Earnings 5yr: $192,109
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $180,468
Earnings 5yr: $144,597
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $179,146
Earnings 5yr: $194,000
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $179,055
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $178,619
Earnings 5yr: $163,073
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $166,369
Earnings 5yr: $161,292
Debt: $9,500
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $163,791
Earnings 5yr: $170,231
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $161,928
Earnings 5yr: $158,415
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $161,128
Earnings 5yr: $225,065
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,632
Earnings 5yr: $148,578
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,219
Earnings 5yr: $146,714
Debt: N/A
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,717
Earnings 5yr: $143,002
Debt: N/A
Real Estate.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,977
Earnings 5yr: $145,650
Debt: $19,500
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $143,205
Earnings 5yr: $178,778
Debt: N/A
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,858
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$32,740
In-State Tuition$72,097
Out-of-State Tuition$72,097
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
22%
Pell Grants
24%
Take Loans
80%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$74,461
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$92,498
Completion Signals
92%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
96%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,112
Est. Monthly Payment
$174/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$80,336
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