UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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University Of Southern California
School Overview
The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Los Angeles, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.
Contacting the School
University Park
Los Angeles, CA 90089-5012
Main Phone: (213) 740-2311
Web Site: www.usc.edu/
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 28,020 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,329 male students and 1,437 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 48% of the student body, while females made up 52%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (10)%, Asian (21)%, and Native American (1)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
30.4% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 600. One quarter of students scored at least 700.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 640 or higher. One fourth of students scored 720 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
- Master's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Master's
- Doctor's Degree
- First-Professional Degree
- First-Professional Degree Certificate
- Other Degree(s)
Degree Programs
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Architecture
Area Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsCommunications TechnologyComputerEducationEngineeringEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceSchool Accreditation
University Of Southern California reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
University Of Southern California is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR).
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
University Of Southern California belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Pacific-10 Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 38,308 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 29,796 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 38,308 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- Recommendations are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
Recommended (but not required):
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:- Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.
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