University of Southern California
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About University of Southern California
Located in Los Angeles, the University of Southern California has a student body of over 48,000 learners. The private nonprofit university admits 11% of applicants and graduates 92% of its students. USC runs more than 200 programs across its 23 schools and divisions. USC also hosts more than a dozen research centers and institutes, along with over 1,000 student organizations and four major recreational centers.
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- #2 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Secondary Education Programs
- #2 Ranked in Master's in Counseling Online Degrees & Programs
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- #2 Ranked in Best Online Master's in School Counseling Programs
- #2 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Education Programs
- #2 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Human Resources Programs of 2022
- #2 Ranked in Online Master's in Criminal Justice Best Programs of 2022
- #3 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Cybersecurity Programs of 2022
- #3 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Data Science Programs
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- #3 Ranked in Best Master's in Clinical, Counseling, and Applied Psychology Programs
- #9 Ranked in Best Online Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Programs of 2022
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
16% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards91% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards92% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Implied no
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 30-34
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1340-1530
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards46k
Students enrolled
89%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
30%
Non-U.S. Citizen
22%
Asian
19%
Hispanic
15%
Unknown
5%
Black
5%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
54%
Socio-economic diversity
17% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
47
Total Online Enrollment
41,112
Percent of Programs Online
90% On-campus
10% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 14% online
Master's 20% online
Doctorate 1% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $59,260 | $59,260 |
Graduate | $47,880 | $47,880 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $16,398 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,278 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $16,398 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,278 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,628 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $79,136 | $79,136 |
Off-campus without family | $79,136 | $79,136 |
Off-campus with family | $64,088 | $64,088 |
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate Development
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Area Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology and Immunology
BA
MA
DOC
Computational Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Epidemiology
BA
MA
DOC
Evolutionary Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Oncology and Cancer Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Broadcast Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
International and Intercultural Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
BA
MA
DOC
Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
BA
MA
DOC
Education
BA
MA
DOC
Learning Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Education and Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering-Related Fields, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Research
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Water Resources Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation and Highway Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Structural Engineering
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