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University of Southern California
  • 4 Year
  • LOS ANGELES, CA
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University of Southern California
#2 in Best Colleges for Design in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • LOS ANGELES, CA
  • 3,924 reviews
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    Students at University of Southern California

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 188 responses
    • Busy, active, studies, and parties
      40%
    • Busy and active
      15%
    • Work hard, play hard, fight on hard
      13%
    • Work Hard Play Hard Mentality
      8%
    • Diverse
      7%
    • Studies & parties
      6%
    • All the above
      5%
    Female Undergrads
    52%
    Male Undergrads
    48%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      42%
    • Out-of-State
      43%
    • International
      12%
    • Unknown
      3%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      1%
    • 18-19
      35%
    • 20-21
      48%
    • 22-24
      13%
    • Over 25
      3%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      23%
    • $30k-$48k
      13%
    • $49k-$75k
      14%
    • $76k-$110k
      16%
    • $110k+
      34%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    71%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 231 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 233 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      5%
    • Asian
      24%
    • Hispanic
      17%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      12%
    • Multiracial
      6%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      2%
    • White
      34%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 137 responses
    • Republican
      12%
    • Democratic
      45%
    • Independent
      15%
    • Other party not mentioned
      7%
    • I don't care about politics
      21%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 235 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      5%
    • Liberal
      31%
    • Moderate
      32%
    • Conservative
      6%
    • Very conservative
      1%
    • Libertarian
      1%
    • Not sure
      23%
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