A
Excellent
Score: 79/100

University of Southern California

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Los Angeles, California 90089
🌐 www.usc.edu/
Outcomes
A+
95/100
Affordability
F
24/100
Resources
A+
90/100
Experience
A
86/100
Prestige
A+
100/100

Quick Stats

47,147
Total Enrollment
92%
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
10%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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🏆 Where University of Southern California Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Informatics
of 24 schools
🥇
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
of 100 schools
🥇
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
of 100 schools
🥇
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
of 100 schools
🥈
Computer Science
of 100 schools
🥈
Social Work
of 100 schools
🥈
Human Biology
of 13 schools
🥉
Management Science
of 100 schools
#6
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
of 100 schools
#11
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $66,640 $66,640
Room $11,908
Board $7,290
Total Cost (On-Campus) $90,453 $90,453

Financial Aid

72%
Receive Any Aid
20%
Receive Pell Grants
25%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

47,147
Total Students
53%
Women
39%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 23%
Hispanic 16%
Black 6%
Asian 20%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 27%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 70%
Hybrid (Some Online) 18%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%
25-64 (Adult) 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Southern California?
University of Southern California has an acceptance rate of 10%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend University of Southern California?
Tuition at University of Southern California is $66,640 for in-state students and $66,640 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of Southern California?
The graduation rate at University of Southern California is 92%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is University of Southern California a good school?
University of Southern California has a Repit College Score of 79/100 (Grade: A). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (A+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Southern California?
University of Southern California has a total enrollment of 47,147 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology