9.8%
Acceptance Rate
$72,097
Avg Cost (In-State)
$72,097
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
91.9%
Graduation Rate
20,443
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 15
Early Deadline
November 1
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$85
Interview
Not required
Essays: One personal statement (650 words max) plus short answers about academic interests and USC-specific prompts
Note: Portfolio required for some majors (Architecture, Art, Cinematic Arts, etc.); audition required for music programs
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$43,464
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$59,541
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
56%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $71,668 | $109,128 | 596 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $34,187 | $58,623 | 194 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $47,651 | $75,864 | 169 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $21,473 | $40,415 | 134 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | $52,262 | $84,866 | 133 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $73,903 | $121,101 | 131 |
| Computer Science. | $137,284 | $192,897 | 123 |
| Political Science and Government. | $38,063 | $75,090 | 106 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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