University of Southern California
- 4 Year
- LOS ANGELES, CA
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University of Southern California
- 4 Year
- LOS ANGELES, CA
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 3,878 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A+
- Athleticsgrade A+
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade A minus
- Campus Foodgrade A minus
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B minus
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Athletic Division
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Athletic Conference
Pacific-12 Conference
University of Southern California Rankings
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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
No
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Cost
Net Price
$39,759 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$37,811 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
70%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 247 responses69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 283 responses53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 282 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business1,020 Graduates
- Communications314 Graduates
- Biology276 Graduates
- Computer Science247 Graduates
- International Relations194 Graduates
- Accounting189 Graduates
- Economics183 Graduates
- Political Science and Government164 Graduates
- Real Estate158 Graduates
- Psychology156 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
18,560 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,226
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
82%
Poll
65%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 331 responsesPoll
60%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 375 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$74,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
92%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 160 responsesSimilar Colleges
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For context- current sophomore who started at USC online, majoring in Communications but has taken classes from across disciplines
-Academics: overall good but definitely some terrible professors who either have favoritism, are unclear with expectations, or bad w grading. But the majority of professors are really good
-Environment: if you're intimidated by rich, judgmental people, this is not the place for you. A lot of the culture is exclusionary towards ppl who work or who don't partake in certain activities (ex: Greek life) But when you get through the superficial aspect you can meet some really awesome, interesting friends!
-facilities: very very nice- great gyms, dining halls, dorms
Overall: a great school with a lot of resources, so be sure to look into your major specific resources bc they offer so much! Just be warned that it's not the easiest place to go to if you don't fit a certain mold.
-Academics: overall good but definitely some terrible professors who either have favoritism, are unclear with expectations, or bad w grading. But the majority of professors are really good
-Environment: if you're intimidated by rich, judgmental people, this is not the place for you. A lot of the culture is exclusionary towards ppl who work or who don't partake in certain activities (ex: Greek life) But when you get through the superficial aspect you can meet some really awesome, interesting friends!
-facilities: very very nice- great gyms, dining halls, dorms
Overall: a great school with a lot of resources, so be sure to look into your major specific resources bc they offer so much! Just be warned that it's not the easiest place to go to if you don't fit a certain mold.
For the most part, USC is an AMAZING school. The academics are some of the best, and the campus is GORGEOUS- not to mention, the people are very nice! However, I wish there was more academic support for students and a better system when it comes to exams here. There is a "midterm season" at least once a month (usually towards the second or third week) where professors assign large projects/essays and make good for any student to feel so overwhelmed. College is HARD- no doubt about that! But if there is a way that USC can make it a little less difficult for students to succeed it would be most appreciated. On the other hand, the level of pride that USC students have is AMAZING- and USC's alumni network is just as amazing as well! For the most part, USC is an AMAZING school. The academics are some of the best, and the campus is GORGEOUS- not to mention, the people are very nice!
It is an incredible experience to be a graduate student in USC's Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. My professional ambition of being a professional mental health social worker is being nurtured from amazing course material, professor and classmates. I feel confident that I will succeed in my program and become a effective social worker for the community. The community is very welcoming and I am loving the experience of sharing knowledge and learning new knowledge that benefits us all. I enjoy learning from trailblazing faculty who emphasize the importance of social workers in society as mental health and social justice advocates. A bonus is how beautiful the campus looks so I enjoy every drive to my classes and study days!