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University of Southern California
#1 in Best Colleges for Design in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3,582 reviews
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    University of Southern California Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A+
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    92%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    96%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    50%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $10,582
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      No
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      59%
    • 20-39
      20%
    • 40-99
      17%
    • 100+
      3%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      1,023 Graduates
    • Communications
      263 Graduates
    • Biology
      261 Graduates
    • Accounting
      217 Graduates
    • International Relations
      205 Graduates
    • Economics
      183 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      174 Graduates
    • Psychology
      168 Graduates
    • Urban, Community and Regional Planning
      132 Graduates
    • Film and Video Studies
      121 Graduates
    96%
    of students say they attend class.163 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Female Professors
    39%
    Male Professors
    61%
    Average Professor Salary
    $165,120
    Poll
    50%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.163 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      3%
    • Asian American
      13%
    • Hispanic
      6%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      4%
    • Multiracial
      2%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      4%
    • White
      68%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    89%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.270 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.271 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.269 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.271 responses
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