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
Computational Biology
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
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 Electronics Engineering
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
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
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
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
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

80,808

Applied

8,094

Accepted

21,023

Enrolled

Female Admissions

44,057

Females Applied

4,110

Females Accepted

9%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

35,879

Males Applied

3,888

Males Accepted

11%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

85

Application Fee

3.86

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	January 19th	No
Transfer	February 15th	May 31st	No

Test Scores Accepted

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

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

69,904

Private

Fees

1,743

Full-time student fees

19,931

Room & board

12,271

Room only

Financial Aid

62,741

Avg. Financial Aid Package

67,015

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

25,588

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,685

Avg. Loan Aid

18,095

Avg. Grant Aid

48,426

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

99%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

91%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

21,023

Total Undergrad students

14%

International Students

40%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.27%
Black or African American	7.05%
White or Caucasian	27.57%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	24.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.24%
Two or more races	6.45%
Other	1.76%

Gender

Male (48.27%)

Female (51.73%)

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

3,666

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 2,161

Part-time - 1,505

Male - 2,122

Female - 1,544