University of Southern California

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: admitusc@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-1111
Fax: 213-821-0200

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African American/Black Studies
American Studies
Asian American Studies
Asian Studies (East)
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Biophysics
Neurobiology And Neurosciences Related
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
International Business/trade/commerce
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
Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Related
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages
Comparative Literature
East Asian Languages
French
Italian
Linguistic And Comparative Language Studies Related
Linguistics
Russian
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Aspects Of Health
Dental Hygiene
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences
International Public Health
Occupational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
History Related
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Computational And Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Science
Gerontology
Human Biology
International/global Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy Related
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physical Sciences
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Archeology
Economics
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Economy
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management Related
Brass Instruments
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance
Digital Arts
Dramatic/theater Arts
Dramatic/theater Arts And Stagecraft Related
Film/cinema/video Studies
Fine/studio Arts
Game And Interactive Media Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Keyboard Instruments
Music
Music Management
Music Performance
Music Related
Music Theory And Composition
Percussion Instruments
Playwriting And Screenwriting
Stringed Instruments
Theater Design And Technology
Visual And Performing Arts
Voice And Opera
Woodwind Instruments

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

56,676

Applied

9,042

Accepted

19,170

Enrolled

Female Admissions

30,164

Females Applied

4,643

Females Accepted

15%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

26,512

Males Applied

4,399

Males Accepted

17%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

85

Application Fee

3.76

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
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	February 1st	June 1st

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		650	730
SAT Math		650	770
ACT Composite		30	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

53,448

Fees

875

Full-time student fees

14,885

Room & board

8,985

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

51,884

Avg. Financial Aid Package

54,062

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

18,069

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,203

Avg. Loan Aid

18,846

Avg. Grant Aid

38,603

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

85%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

19,170

Total Undergrad students

14%

International Students

35%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.31%
Black or African American	4.57%
White or Caucasian	39.26%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	20.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.24%
Two or more races	5.6%
Other	1.65%

Gender

Male (48.49%)

Female (51.51%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	30%

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	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running			No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1A
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball			No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
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
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No		No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No	Division 1
Racquetball			No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball			No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	Division 1

Faculty

3,523

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 2,133

Part-time - 1,390

Male - 2,040

Female - 1,483

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