University of Southern California (USC)

(Los Angeles, CA)

USC, founded in 1880, is a private, comprehensive university. The 155-acre main campus is located in downtown Los Angeles.

Admissions

24.4%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.65
  • January 01, 2010
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1910–2200 SAT Total
  • 620–710 SAT Reading
  • 650–740 SAT Math
  • 640–730 SAT Writing
  • 29–32 ACT Composite
  • 28–34 ACT English
  • 28–33 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$53,617
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $39,183
  • $39,183
  • $12,934
  • $1,500

Will I Like It

17,834
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • City
  • 50% Women

Famous Alumni

Kevin Bachus - Creator of X-Box
Angela Bromstad - President of Primetime Entertainment at NBC/Universal
Bryan Burk - Producer
Will Ferrell - Actor
Liz Glotzer - President of Castle Rock Productions
Sarah Levy - Cinematographers
George Lucas - Director, Writer and Producer
Ellen Perry - Documentary Film Maker
Robert Zemeckis - Writer, Director and Producer
Laura Ziskin - Producer

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Dentistry, Fitness, Health Administration, Pharmacy, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Journalism

Music

Conducting, General Music & Theory, Keyboard Instruments, Stringed Instruments, Voice & Opera

Performing Arts

Acting, Drama & Theatre, Film & Video, Screenwriting

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Archeology, Area & Cultural Studies, Demography, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Visual Arts & Design

Art Direction, Drawing

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Aero Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Choir, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Doodling, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Jogging, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Yearbook, Improv Group, Yoga, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, School Newspaper, School Yearbook, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

University Park
Los Angeles, CA 90089
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