Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$92.5k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$72,097
Out-of-State Tuition
$72,097
Avg On-Campus Living
$19,931
Avg Off-Campus Living
$19,931
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$92,028
Net price (after aid)$32,740
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,516
$30k – $48k$14,394
$48k – $75k$19,539
$75k – $110k$24,976
$110k+$56,116
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$92,498
Median debt at graduation$18,000
Est. monthly loan payment$191
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.1×Graduates earn about 5.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants22%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans24%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
92%
Freshman Retention
96%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$18k below avg
Strong completion rate
92% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
96% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$72.1k
Net price
$32.7k
Pell
22%
Median debt
$18k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$92.5k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
10%
SAT range
1440 - 1550
ACT range
32 - 35
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Los Angeles, CA 90089
Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 5,865 of University of Southern California's 47,147 students (12%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 8,450 (18%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
University of Southern California reported conferring credentials in 150 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About University of Southern California
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- Where is University of Southern California located?
- University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Southern California?
- University of Southern California is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Southern California?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Southern California is approximately 10%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Southern California?
- University of Southern California's published in-state tuition is approximately $72,097 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Southern California?
- University of Southern California reports total enrollment of approximately 46,941 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does University of Southern California actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at University of Southern California is approximately $32,740 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $13,516 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $56,116. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Southern California?
- University of Southern California reports a graduation rate of approximately 92%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of University of Southern California have?
- Students who borrowed at University of Southern California left with a median of approximately $18,000 in federal loans, and about 24% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of University of Southern California earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $92,498 for students who received federal financial aid at University of Southern California. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about University of Southern California?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Southern California.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 150 fields University of Southern California reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 2,363 | Graduate1,017 graduate · 1,346 bachelor's |
| Computer Science | 1,533 | Graduate1,181 graduate · 352 bachelor's |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 627 | Graduate623 graduate · 4 bachelor's |
| Social Work | 623 | Graduate |
| Communication and Media Studies | 514 | Graduate262 graduate · 252 bachelor's |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 467 | Graduate |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 432 | Graduate423 graduate · 9 bachelor's |
| Public Health | 408 | Graduate292 graduate · 116 bachelor's |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 405 | Graduate369 graduate · 36 bachelor's |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 398 | Graduate |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 385 | Graduate |
| Economics | 363 | Graduate166 graduate · 197 bachelor's |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 339 | Graduate172 graduate · 167 bachelor's |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 324 | Graduate322 graduate · 2 bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026
Facts on this profile of University of Southern California are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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