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Private Non-Profit4-Yearlarge campus
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
4.5Exceptional
10%
Highly Selective
92%
Graduation
About University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Los Angeles, California. With an enrollment of approximately 20,817 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. University of Southern California is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 10% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 92% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $92,498 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $31,927 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
10%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
92%
Enrollment
20,817
Total students
Median Earnings
$92,498
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$68,237
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,237
Per year
Average Net Price
$31,927
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1450–1550
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
32 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1450
Median
1485
75th
1550
4001600
SAT Math
25th
740
Median
755
75th
790
200800
ACT Composite
25th
32
Median
34
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$68,237/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$31,927/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$127,708
10-Year Earnings
$924,980
ROI Multiple
7.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of Southern California
Student Outcomes
92%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$92k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
20,817
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
