University overview
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University of Southern California USC is a private nonprofit institution in Los Angeles, CA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 3,664 students. The published admit rate is 13%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $66,259 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 92%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Private nonprofit
Carnegie
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Setting
Large city
Applicants
71,031
Admits
8,884
Enrolled
3,664
SAT ERW: 690–750
SAT Math: 720–790
ACT: 32–35
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
3,664
3,664 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
92%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
96%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
N/A
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for University of Southern California USC. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
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College profile: University of Southern California USC
University of Southern California USC is a private nonprofit institution in Los Angeles, CA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 3,664 students. The published admit rate is 13%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $66,259 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 92%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
96%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
92%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
University of Southern California USC
University of Southern California USC is a private nonprofit institution in Los Angeles, CA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 3,664 students. The published admit rate is 13%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $66,259 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 92%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division I
Sources and data freshness
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