University of Southern California

country rank	16
world rank	16

University Overview

Established in 1880, University of Southern California is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Los Angeles (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, University of Southern California (USC) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Southern California (USC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 138 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	University of Southern California
Acronym	USC
Founded	1880
Motto	Palmam qui meruit ferat Let him who deserves it bear away the palm
Colours	Cardinal and gold
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University Location

Address	University Park Los Angeles (population range: over 5,000,000) 90089 California United States
T	+1 (213) 740 2311
F	+1 (213) 740 9048

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Southern California for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)
International students Int'l student	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Southern California's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	10-20%
Admission Office	University Park - JHH 216 Los Angeles 90089-0911 +1 (213) 740 1111

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Southern California's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	over-45,000
Academic Staff	over-5,000
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Southern California for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Accreditation
1949

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (AANA)
American Bar Association (ABA), Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the University of Southern California as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
Association of American Universities (AAU)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

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Site last updated: Tuesday, 9 October 2018

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