

University of Southern California (USC)
College is a time to explore, to test, to challenge and to define who you are and who you would like to become. At USC you will find different perspectives, experience new cultures, and ultimately uncover a few things about yourself along the way.
About the institution
Since its founding in 1880, USC has grown into a top-tier private research institution, with all the resources of a large, urban university and the nurturing environment of a small liberal arts college. Students thrive in interdisciplinary, learner-centered curricula that uniquely prepare them to face the challenges of the 21st century.
Whether your passion is art or anthropology, computer science or the life sciences, you will have opportunities to explore, to challenge and to distinguish yourself.
Our top-tier academic programs allow you to:
Pursue unique combinations of majors and minors, even double majors across top-ranked programs in virtually every field.
Study abroad in 50+ cities on 5 continents.
Thrive in an interdisciplinary curriculum that will challenge you make connections across disparate fields of study.
Learn from our outstanding full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty.
Enjoy access to facilities and technologies that rival those of professional settings.
Participate in ground-breaking research, earn fellowships or scholarships.

Number of Undergraduate Students
20000
Average First Year Class Size
26
Size of Instituition
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Selectivity
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Campus Style
Urban, in a very large city
Education Model
Liberal Arts Foundation with Subject Focus
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes
Are there study abroad options?
Yes
Cost of Tuition
USD $60,446
Funding
International Students: https://admission.usc.edu/apply/scholarships/
Domestic Students: https://financialaid.usc.edu
IB Grade Requirements
We don’t have specific requirements, but competitive students generally have predictions and earn IB grades in the ranges of 37+. We prefer 6s and 7s in most subjects.
UFP Grade Requirements
Not accepted
Subjects

World Top 200

USA Top 30

Top 100 World Reputation Rankings 2020
Accounting & Finance | Country Top 30 | |
Accounting & Finance | World Top 100 | |
Anthropology and Sociology | USA Top 30 | |
Architecture | Country Top 10 | |
Architecture & Built Environment | World Top 100 | |
Art | USA Top 10 | |
Art & Design | World Top 200 | |
Biological Sciences | World Top 200 | |
Biological Sciences/Biology | Country Top 20 | |
Business and Management | World Top 100 | |
Business and Management | Country Top 10 | |
Business and Management | Industry Top 20 | |
Chemical Engineering | World Top 200 | |
Chemistry | Country Top 100 | |
Chemistry | World Top 200 | |
Civil and Structural Engineering | World Top 200 | |
Communication and Media Studies | World Top 10 | |
Communications | USA Top 10 | |
Computer Science | Country Top 20 | |
Computer Science and Information Systems | World Top 100 | |
Dentistry | World Top 100 | |
Design | USA Top 10 | |
Economics | Country Top 30 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 200 | |
Education & Training | World Top 100 | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering | World Top 100 | |
Engineering | Country Top 20 | |
Engineering and Technology | World Top 200 | |
English | Country Top 30 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 100 | |
Environmental Science | Country Top 20 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 300 | |
Film and Media Production | Industry Recognised Top School | |
Film and Photography | Country Top 10 | |
Geology | World Top 100 | |
Global Studies | USA Top 30 | |
History | World Top 100 | |
History | Country Top 30 | |
International Relations | USA Top 10 | |
Law and Legal Studies | World Top 200 | |
Linguistics | World Top 100 | |
Materials Sciences | World Top 200 | |
Mathematics | Country Top 30 | |
Mathematics | World Top 200 | |
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | World Top 200 | |
Medicine | World Top 100 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 200 | |
Music | Country Top 10 | |
Performing Arts | USA Top 10 | |
Performing Arts | World Top 50 | |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology | World Top 100 | |
Philosophy | World Top 50 | |
Philosophy | Country Top 20 | |
Physics | USA Top 50 | |
Physics & Astronomy | World Top 200 | |
Physiotherapy/Kinesiology & Physical Therapy | Country Top 10 | |
Politics | World Top 200 | |
Politics/Political Science | Country Top 20 | |
Psychology | Country Top 20 | |
Psychology | World Top 100 | |
Public Policy | USA Top 10 | |
Religious Studies | USA Top 30 | |
Social Policy & Administration | World Top 50 | |
Sociology | World Top 200 | |
Sports-Related Subjects | World Top 50 | |
Statistics and Operational Research | World Top 200 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering | Engineering |
African Studies | Language & Culture |
American Studies | Language & Culture |
Anatomy Physiology and Pathology
| Sciences |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies | Language & Culture |
Archaeology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Architecture | Art & Design |
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Computing & ICT |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Audiology | Medicine & Healthcare |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Biomedical Engineering | Engineering |
Business and Management | Business |
Chemical/Energy Engineering | Engineering |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Computer Games and Graphics
| Computing & ICT |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Dance
| Performing Arts |
Data Science | Computing & ICT |
Dental Hygiene and Therapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Dentistry
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Development Studies | Society & Social Sciences |
Dietetics/Nutrition
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Drama & Theatre
| Performing Arts |
Ecology & Conservation
| Sciences |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Education
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Film and Media Production | Art & Design |
Financial Mathematics | Mathematics |
Food Science | Sciences |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
Geology/Geoscience
| Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
History of Art | Society & Social Sciences |
Information Technology | Computing & ICT |
Interdisciplinary Study of Global Challenges | Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Japanese | Language & Culture |
Journalism | English & Media |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Legal Studies/Pre-Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Linguistics | Language & Culture |
Manufacturing | Engineering |
Marketing | Business |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
Medicine (Undergraduate)
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Music | Performing Arts |
Natural Sciences
| Sciences |
Occupational Therapy | Medicine & Healthcare |
Operational Research
| Mathematics |
Optometry
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Philosophy Politics and Economics | Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Physiotherapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Pre-Med
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Radiography
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Social Policy | Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Software Engineering | Computing & ICT |
Speech and Language Therapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Sport Science
| Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
Urban Planning | Society & Social Sciences |
Veterinary Medicine
| Sciences |
Zoology
| Sciences |