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University of Southern California
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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
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
Contact
Timothy Brunold
Dean of Admission
Email: admdean@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-6753
Fax: 213-821-0285
Dean of Admission
Email: admdean@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-6753
Fax: 213-821-0285
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African American/Black Studies |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian American Studies |
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| Asian Studies (East) |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-American/Chicano Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biophysics |
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| Neurobiology And Neurosciences Related |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Real Estate |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Journalism |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering |
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| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering Related |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Structural Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| East Asian Languages |
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| French |
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| Italian |
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| Linguistic And Comparative Language Studies Related |
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| Linguistics |
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| Russian |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Behavioral Aspects Of Health |
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| Dental Hygiene |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| International Public Health |
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| Occupational Therapy |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| History Related |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computational And Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Cognitive Science |
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| Gerontology |
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| Human Biology |
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| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies |
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| Philosophy |
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| Philosophy Related |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Archeology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Economy |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acting |
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| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management Related |
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| Brass Instruments |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Dance |
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| Digital Arts |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts And Stagecraft Related |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Game And Interactive Media Design |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music |
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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Related |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Percussion Instruments |
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| Playwriting And Screenwriting |
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| Stringed Instruments |
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| Theater Design And Technology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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| Voice And Opera |
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| Woodwind Instruments |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64,352
Applied
8,339
Accepted
19,907
Enrolled
Female Admissions
34,320
Females Applied
4,310
Females Accepted
13%
Male Admissions
30,032
Males Applied
4,029
Males Accepted
13%
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 %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 700 | 660 | 740 | |
| SAT Math | 714 | 690 | 790 | |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 30 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
57,256
Fees
939
Full-time student fees
15,916
Room & board
9,616
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
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
85%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
19,907
Total Undergrad students
13%
International Students
35%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 15.26% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.58% |
| White or Caucasian | 39.22% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.12% |
| Asian | 20.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.24% |
| Two or more races | 5.82% |
| Other | 1.27% |
Gender
Male (48.85%)
Female (51.15%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing 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
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 | |
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No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | |
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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 | |
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No |
| Rock Climbing | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | No | |
No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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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 | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | No | Division 1 | |
Faculty
3,628
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 2,151
Part-time - 1,477
Male - 2,067
Female - 1,561
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