University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Overview
LA's ambitious private giant where film visionaries, business leaders, and engineers thrive amid urban energy and Trojan pride.
Identity
Los Angeles wraps around USC like a bustling stage set, offering beaches, Hollywood studios, and startup hubs just minutes away by Metro or bike, yet traffic and high living costs (apartments often exceed $2,000 monthly) demand smart budgeting and planning. Students who shine here crave action and connections; introverted types or those seeking rural calm might feel overwhelmed by the constant buzz. USC's legacy blends Methodist roots with secular ambition, producing go-getters who treat college as a launchpad.
20,630
Undergrads25,936
Grad Students9.8%
Acceptance93.0%
Grad RatePhotos
Academics
9.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio96.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)93.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate84.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate20,630
Undergraduate Enrollment25,936
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
9.8%
Acceptance Rate3.83
Average GPATest Optional
Test Policy$85
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School avg: 3.83
School range: 1450–1550
School range: 32–35
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Financial Aid & Costs
$84,599
Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)Cost Breakdown
Tuition
$63,468
Room & Board
$19,931
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Financial Aid
70%
Receiving Aid21%
Pell Grant Recipients$46,897
Avg Grant (recipients)$9,085
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Campus Life
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Housing Capacity
8,500 beds
Housing Guarantee
Data not available
Dining
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Meal Plan Type
Data not available
Athletics
Quick Facts
Type
Private
Undergraduate Enrollment
20,630
Acceptance Rate
10%
Graduation Rate
93%
Tuition & Room/Board
$83,399
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Los Angeles, CA 90089
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