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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California, United States
University
Rankings2027

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QS World University Rankings (2027)
#153
Acceptance Rate
11%
Completion Rate
92%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
University of Southern California
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Undergraduate students
20443
International Students
13%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
9:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Social Life
Urban
Climate
Mild coastal
Safety
6.5
City Characteristics
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$75,384/yr
2026-27, across 117 courses with a confirmed fee

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Courses at University of Southern California

117 courses, A–Z.