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University of Southern California (USC)
- University Park
- Los Angeles, CA 90089
- OPEID College Code: 00132800
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- General Phone: (213) 740-2311
- President: Steven B Sample
- Website: www.usc.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 33,408
- College Alias: USC
- College Mascot: Trojans
Note: Men's Team - College Mascot: Women of Troy
Note: Women's Team 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - USC Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.usc.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $85.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $85.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 15,494 | 18,266 | 33,760 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,043 (26%) | 4,410 (24%) | 8,453 (25%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,424 (35%) | 1,539 (35%) | 2,963 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,494 | 84% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,048 | 35% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 620 | 720 |
| SAT ® Math | 650 | 740 |
| SAT ® Writing | 640 | 720 |
| ACT ® Composite | 28 | 32 |
| ACT ® English | 27 | 33 |
| ACT ® Math | 28 | 33 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: USC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 11% | 9% | 62% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,620 | $4,559 | $9,663 | $18,548 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 36 | 41 | 64 |
| Number in Repayment | 8,090 | 7,900 | 5,363 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $35,809 | $33,892 | $32,008 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $35,809 | $33,892 | $32,008 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,750 | $10,190 | $9,610 |
| Other Expenses | $2,180 | $2,180 | $2,214 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,858 | $10,190 | $9,610 |
| Other Expenses | $2,180 | $2,180 | $2,214 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,198 | $2,180 | $4,232 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $49,489 | $47,012 | $44,582 |
| Out of State | $49,489 | $47,012 | $44,582 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $49,597 | $47,012 | $44,582 |
| Out of State | $49,597 | $47,012 | $44,582 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $40,757 | $38,840 | $36,990 |
| Out of State | $40,757 | $38,840 | $36,990 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $62,491 | $62,491 |
| Medical School | $43,220 | $43,220 |
| Pharmacy School | $36,710 | $36,710 |
| Law School | $41,656 | $41,656 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 33,408 Undergraduate: 16,384 Graduate: 14,319 Professional: 2,705
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 17,328 Female: 16,080
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,215 Female: 8,169
- Graduate Gender Male: 7,841 Female: 6,478
- Professional Gender Male: 1,272 Female: 1,433
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 29,124 Part-Time: 4,284
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 15,684 Part-Time: 700
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,735 Part-Time: 3,584
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 2,705 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5,811 | 17% |
| American Indian | 196 | 0.6% |
| Black | 1,625 | 5% |
| Asian | 6,881 | 21% |
| Hispanic | 3,454 | 10% |
| White | 12,966 | 39% |
| Unknown | 2,475 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 552 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,024 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,344 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 7,248 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 7,151 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,651 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,178 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 888 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 336 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 21 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 12,498 | 10,663 | 1,835 |
| Faculty Status | 4,293 | 3,043 | 1,250 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,182 | 1,139 | 43 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,617 | - | 2,617 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 4,293 | 3,043 | 1,250 |
| Primarily Instruction | 3,031 | 1,931 | 1,100 |
| Primarily Research | 245 | 217 | 28 |
| Primarily Public Service | 930 | 822 | 108 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 381 | 362 | 19 |
| Other Professionals | 4,059 | 3,739 | 320 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 3,765 | 3,519 | 246 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2,037 | 1,880 | 157 |
| Skilled Crafts | 127 | 127 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 979 | 952 | 27 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $105,628 (1,396) | $113,433 (955) | $88,725 (441) |
| Professor | $141,039 (605) | $142,864 (492) | $133,090 (113) |
| Associate Professor | $95,428 (282) | $97,690 (181) | $91,376 (101) |
| Assistant Professor | $87,695 (235) | $88,724 (139) | $86,206 (96) |
| Instructor | $51,056 (6) | $46,060 (2) | $53,554 (4) |
| Lecturer | $53,369 (268) | $56,264 (141) | $50,155 (127) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $106,367 (229) | $114,756 (121) | $96,968 (108) |
| Professor | $155,536 (46) | $158,872 (30) | $149,281 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $107,233 (88) | $110,569 (54) | $101,934 (34) |
| Assistant Professor | $90,862 (60) | $96,957 (22) | $87,333 (38) |
| Instructor | $73,460 (16) | $70,502 (8) | $76,418 (8) |
| Lecturer | $59,987 (19) | $64,504 (7) | $57,352 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $103,007 (1,625) | $111,236 (1,076) | $86,879 (549) |
| Professor | $140,065 (651) | $142,124 (522) | $131,732 (129) |
| Associate Professor | $93,599 (370) | $96,030 (235) | $89,368 (135) |
| Assistant Professor | $84,980 (295) | $87,440 (161) | $82,023 (134) |
| Instructor | $57,637 (22) | $55,360 (10) | $59,535 (12) |
| Lecturer | $53,085 (287) | $56,099 (148) | $49,876 (139) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $10,877,442 | $6,108,165 | $4,769,277 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 683 | 347 | 336 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 649 | 346 | 303 |
| Baseball | 41 | 41 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 14 | 18 |
| Football | 109 | 109 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Rowing | 79 | - | 79 |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 51 | 26 | 25 |
| Tennis | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 40 | 1 | 39 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 126 | 69 | 57 |
| Cross Country | 17 | - | 17 |
| Volleyball | 42 | 22 | 20 |
| Water Polo | 76 | 43 | 33 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $642,254 | $130,836 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $131,768 | $45,476 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 84 | 46 | 38 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rowing | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Cross Country | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Water Polo | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 96%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 85% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 82% |
| Female | 87% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 77% |
| American Indian | 76% |
| Black | 76% |
| Asian | 87% |
| Hispanic | 84% |
| White | 86% |
| Unknown | 87% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 66% |
| 5 Years | 82% |
| 6 Years | 85% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 19 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 11 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 16 |
| Robbery | 22 | 25 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 9 |
| Burglary | 43 | 76 |
| Vehicle Theft | 12 | 20 |
| Arson | 3 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 7 |
| Robbery | 2 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 2 |
| Burglary | 24 | 21 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For University of Southern California
- Reviewed on: July 28, 2009
- Rating: 5 / 5
Flag Review - Went to USC Pharmacy school and graduated in 2007. This was a great school, but a bit expensive. It was well worth the tuition though, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who would like to go to pharmacy school.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
