Paying for University of Southern California

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$68,237 5.42%	$68,128 5.35%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Southern California (USC) is $68,237 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $68,128. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $63,515. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at USC.

68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $43,570. It could cover 63.85% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $46,883 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

USC's 4-year tuition is $293,442, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $388,321.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Southern California is $68,237. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 5.42% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $63,515.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $71,938 , a 5.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

USC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$64,726	$19,138
2023-2024	$68,237	$21,016
Change % 2023-2024	5.42%	9.81%
2024-2025	$71,938	$23,078

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $68,128. The graduate tuition has been risen by 5.35% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $53,574.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $71,775 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 5.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

USC Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$64,666	$19,138
2023-2024	$68,128	$21,016
Change % 2023-2024	5.35%	9.81%
2024-2025	$71,775	$23,078

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at USC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,244. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $2,244.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$2,137
	2023-2024	$2,244
	2024-2025	$2,356
Graduate	2022-2023	$2,137
	2023-2024	$2,244
	2024-2025	$2,356

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $21,016. The Living costs increased by 9.81% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The USC's 2024 on-campus COA is $90,453 and off-campus COA is $90,453.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At USC
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$68,237
Room & Board	$19,198	$19,198
Personal Expenses	$1,818	$1,818
Books & Supplies	$1,200
Cost of Attendance	$90,453	$90,453

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

USC Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at USC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at USC is $293,442.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

USC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$70,228	$72,276	$74,384	$76,554	$293,442
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$72,276	$74,384	$76,554	$78,787	$302,002
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$74,384	$76,554	$78,787	$81,086	$310,811
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$76,554	$78,787	$81,086	$83,451	$319,878
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$78,787	$81,086	$83,451	$85,885	$329,209

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $388,321.

USC 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$93,029	$95,678	$98,405	$101,210	$388,321
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$95,678	$98,405	$101,210	$104,096	$399,389
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$98,405	$101,210	$104,096	$107,065	$410,775
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$101,210	$104,096	$107,065	$110,120	$422,491
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$104,096	$107,065	$110,120	$113,263	$434,544

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $214,041.

USC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$49,459	$52,108	$54,835	$57,640	$214,041
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$52,108	$54,835	$57,640	$60,526	$225,109
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$54,835	$57,640	$60,526	$63,495	$236,495
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$57,640	$60,526	$63,495	$66,550	$248,211
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$60,526	$63,495	$66,550	$69,693	$260,264

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between University of Southern California and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to USC
	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Southern California	$68,237
University of California-Berkeley	$14,850	$45,627
University of California-Los Angeles	$13,747	$44,524
Oregon State University	$13,494	$35,664
University of Washington-Seattle Campus	$12,643	$41,997
University of Oregon	$14,751	$41,194