LibraryLibrary for International & Public Affairs
Academic library at University of Southern California
Private university
Things to do near University of Southern California
USC student guide: campus events and game days, $32,740 average net price, 92% graduation rate, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about USC
- Founded
- 1880
- Teams
- USC Trojans
- Mascot
- Traveler
- Division
- NCAA Division I
- School colors
- goldcardinal
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
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Landmarks at USC
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
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Arena
LibraryEdward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library
Library on University of Southern California campus
Museum
TheaterEileen Norris Cinema Theatre
Film screening theatre at University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts
Stadium
David X. Marks Tennis Stadium
Tennis stadium at the University of Southern California
TheaterBovard Administration Building
Building on the campus of the University of Southern California
What's on at USC
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
USC at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates20,443
Admitted10%
Average net price$32,740per year, after aid
Total cost$90,300per year, before aid
Graduation rate92%
Return for year two96%
Median earnings$92,49810 years after starting
Median debt$18,000at graduation
Students per teacher9 to 1
Average SAT1495
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Most popular majors
- Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree · 1,221 reported graduates
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 832 reported graduates$62,573median pay a year after
- Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree · 305 reported graduates$104,298median pay a year after
- Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree · 269 reported graduates$46,379median pay a year after
- Human BiologyBachelor's Degree · 241 reported graduates$30,297median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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What students say about USC
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Questions students ask about USC
How much does University of Southern California cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,740 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $90,300 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at University of Southern California?
92% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 96% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Southern California?
10% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1495. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at University of Southern California?
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (bachelor's degree), Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree), Computer Science (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do University of Southern California students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $92,498. Source: College Scorecard.
When was University of Southern California founded?
University of Southern California was founded in 1880. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at University of Southern California?
Landmarks at USC include Library for International & Public Affairs (library), Katherine Loker Track Stadium (stadium), Lyon Center (arena), Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library (library), Allan Hancock Foundation (museum).
Where is University of Southern California?
University Park, Los Angeles, CA, about 10 miles from Downey.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.