

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
Environmental Sciences | World Top 300 | |
Geology | World Top 300 | |
History | World Top 200 | |
Law & Legal Studies | World Top 200 | |
Linguistics | World Top 100 | |
Materials Sciences | World Top 300 | |
Mathematics | World Top 100 | |
Mechanical Engineering | World Top 200 | |
Medicine | World Top 200 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 300 | |
Performing Arts | World Top 50 | |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology | World Top 200 | |
Philosophy | World Top 100 | |
Physics and Astronomy | World Top 300 | |
Politics | World Top 200 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
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 |


