Costs
The sticker price at USC is $81,659. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.
It’s also important to note that the cost of tuition can vary from year to year and you can expect the cost of tuition to rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated each year which will take into account any tuition increases.
Estimate your net price at University of Southern California
If you qualify for financial aid, the price you pay to attend University of Southern California could be significantly lower than the sticker price. Try entering your annual family income below to get a rough estimate of your net price at University of Southern California.
Keep in mind that this is a very rough estimate, and your actual financial aid package could differ significantly. For a more in-depth estimate, try a Net Price Calculator.
Net Price CalculatorUniversity of Southern California Questbridge Scholarships
USC is a member of Questbridge, which is a prestigious scholarship program that supports high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. Students who are “matched” to University of Southern California through Questbridge receive a four year, full ride scholarship to the school. If you are interested in learning more about Questbridge, you can check out our Questbridge Scholarship guide.
University of Southern California’s 100% Need-Met Guarantee
USC has committed to meeting 100% of applicants’ financial needs. They determine your financial need using the FAFSA and/or CSS Profile, and will ensure that your financial aid package covers any costs you cannot pay.
University of Southern California Financial Aid
Students who are applying for financial aid at University of Southern California need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.
The FAFSA code for University of Southern California is 001328.
If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.
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Pell Grants at University of Southern California
19% of students at University of Southern California receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to University of Southern California.
You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.
Outside Scholarships
USC students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:
