Overview

University of Southern California is a University institution located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA  90089
United States

Contact Timothy Brunold
Dean of Admission
Email: admdean@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-6753
Fax: 213-821-0285

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology	×
Architecture	×
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning	×
Real Estate Development	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Area Studies, Other	×
Asian-american Studies	×
East Asian Studies	×
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies	×
Near And Middle Eastern Studies	×
Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biophysics	×
Biotechnology	×
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology	×
Computational Biology	×
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics And Population Biology, Other	×
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography	×
Neurobiology And Neurosciences, Other	×
Neuroscience	×
Pharmacology And Toxicology, Other	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Science	×
Real Estate	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism	×
Journalism	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Informatics	×
Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General	×
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Chemical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Civil Engineering, Other	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Computer Engineering	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Structural Engineering	×
Water Resources Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General	×
Engineering-related Fields, Other	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Comparative Literature	×
East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Italian Language And Literature	×
Linguistic, Comparative, And Related Language Studies And Services, Other	×
Linguistics	×
Russian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Aspects Of Health	×
Dental Hygiene/hygienist	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
International Public Health/international Health	×
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
History, Other	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Computational And Applied Mathematics	×
Financial Mathematics	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Science, General	×
Gerontology	×
Human Biology	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies	×
Philosophy	×
Philosophy, Other	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy	×
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physical Sciences, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Public Policy Analysis, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Archeology	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
Geographic Information Science And Cartography	×
Geography	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Economy	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Urban Studies/affairs	×
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting	×
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, Other	×
Brass Instruments	×
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Dance, General	×
Design And Visual Communications, General	×
Digital Arts	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Jazz/jazz Studies	×
Keyboard Instruments	×
Music Management	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Music, Other	×
Musical Theatre	×
Percussion Instruments	×
Playwriting And Screenwriting	×
Stringed Instruments	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×
Voice And Opera	×
Woodwind Instruments	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

164,054

Applied

16,100

Accepted

20,630

Enrolled

Female Admissions

45,190

Females Applied

4,117

Females Accepted

9%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

36,810

Males Applied

3,928

Males Accepted

11%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

85

Application Fee

3.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	No
Transfer	February 15th	May 31st	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	700	710	760
SAT Math	714	740	790
ACT Composite	32	32	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

73,260

Private

Fees

1,902

Full-time student fees

20,907

Room & board

12,879

Room only

Financial Aid

17,023

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,418

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

23,773

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,257

Avg. Loan Aid

4,821

Avg. Grant Aid

14,049

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

59%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

20,630

Total Undergrad students

13%

International Students

38%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	22.7%
Black or African American	6.84%
White or Caucasian	24.68%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	22.53%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.21%
Two or more races	6.15%
Other	3.89%

Gender

Male (47.3%)

Female (51.25%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	36%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
CONQUEST!, Springfest and Songfest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball			No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rowing		Division 1	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball		No	No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No		No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball			No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball			No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		Division 1

Faculty

3,727

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 2,184

Part-time - 1,543

Male - 2,129

Female - 1,598