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  • LOS ANGELES, CA
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University of Southern California

#2 in Best Colleges for Design in America
    How to Apply
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      A+
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      A minus
    10. Campus Food
      A minus
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B minus
    USC is a highly rated private university located in Los Angeles, California. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 18,560 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the USC acceptance rate is 16%. Popular majors include Business, Communications, and Biology. Graduating 92% of students, USC alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $53,800.
    usc.edu
    UNIVERSITY PARK
    LOS ANGELES, CA 90089
    About USC...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Pacific-12 Conference
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    USC Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    16%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1340-1530
    ACT Range
    30-34
    Application Fee
    $85
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    admission.usc.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $39,759 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $37,811 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    70%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    7:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      1,035 Graduates
    • Communications
      336 Graduates
    • Biology
      307 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      293 Graduates
    • Economics
      221 Graduates
    • Psychology
      177 Graduates
    • Accounting
      175 Graduates
    • International Relations
      171 Graduates
    • Computational and Applied Mathematics
      167 Graduates
    • Real Estate
      163 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      7%
    • On Campus
      2%
    • Online
      91%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    18,560 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,226
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    17%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    82%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $74,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    92%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
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