University of Southern California
private · Founded 1880 · Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance Rate
10.00%
Enrollment
47,147
Tuition & Fees
$69,834
Graduation Rate
92.00%
Retention Rate
97.00%
Off-Campus Needed
28,288
USC Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology
Can You Get Into USC?
USC admitted just 8,094 of 80,808 applicants — a 10.00% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
74% below state avg
58% above state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
700–760
SAT Math
740–790
ACT Composite
32–35
Coming to USC from out of state?
57% of freshmen aren't from California. If you're moving for USC, start your housing search early — only 40.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near USCWhat Will USC Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 69.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
7% above national avg
Per-credit cost: $2,244 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
USC's on-campus room and board adds up to $19,198 per year ($1,600/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $11,908 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $992/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $7,290 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 8,500 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at USC?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Management Science.
1221 graduates · 44.72% women
Computer Science.
305 graduates · 28.85% women
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
260 graduates · 72.69% women
Human Biology.
235 graduates · 68.09% women
Psychology, General.
173 graduates · 79.77% women
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
159 graduates · 33.96% women
International Relations and Affairs.
132 graduates · 59.09% women
Political Science and Government, General.
109 graduates · 62.39% women
Mechanical Engineering.
101 graduates · 23.76% women
Real Estate Development.
95 graduates · 17.89% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 26,124 graduate students and only 8,500 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at USC?
Los Angeles, CA — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
USC Photos
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Neighborhoods near USC
Where students live around University of Southern California — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does USC Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that USC reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at USC?
97.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 92.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
7% above state avg
13% above state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
USC Reviews
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28,288 USC Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 47,147 students and only 8,500 dorm beds, 60% of USC students live off campus.
21,023
Undergraduates
26,124
Graduate Students
28,288
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of Southern California.