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Los Angeles, CA · Private · Large · Urban
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Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
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| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 1221 | - | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 832 | $104,833 | $68,257 |
| Computer Science | 305 | $180,906 | $107,009 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 269 | $77,431 | $56,359 |
| Human Biology | 241 | $80,692 | $64,732 |
| Psychology, General | 189 | $67,060 | $50,706 |
| Economics | 178 | $98,555 | $82,686 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 178 | $53,923 | $43,765 |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
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Common App personal statement (650 words) + 2 supplementals
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1 counselor + 0 teacher recommendations required
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
$85
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
If a parent attended, mention it on the application. Some schools have ended this practice - verify with current admissions guidance.
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Open University of Southern California's Net Price CalculatorUniversity of Southern California publishes its supplement only inside the Common App. USC does not publish its short-answer questions on its own admissions site. They appear inside the Common App writing supplement. The prompts below are from the 2024-2025 cycle and are here so you can plan the work, not so you can write to them. For this year's exact wording, open your Common App account and go to My Colleges, University of Southern California, Writing Supplement.
Open the Common AppUniversity of Southern California publishes its supplement only inside the Common App. USC does not publish its short-answer questions on its own admissions site. They appear inside the Common App writing supplement. The prompts below are from the 2024-2025 cycle and are here so you can plan the work, not so you can write to them. For this year's exact wording, open your Common App account and go to My Colleges, University of Southern California, Writing Supplement.
Open the Common AppUSC does not publish its short-answer questions on its own admissions site. They appear inside the Common App writing supplement.
Describe yourself in 3 words
Required3 words“Describe yourself in three words.”
Start essay with this prompt →Why USC academic interest
Required250 words“Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests and why you want to explore them at USC specifically.”
Start essay with this prompt →Short prompts
Required25 words“USC asks several rapid-fire short answers including dream job, song you can't get out of your head, favorite snack, and others. Each is just a few words.”
Start essay with this prompt →Last verified 2024-09-01 · Cycle 2024-2025 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
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Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Available
Est. Net Price (You)
$72,097
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$72,097
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$288,388
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
Yes
Study Abroad
12%
Religious Affiliation
None
Football Conference
Big Ten
Debt-to-Income
33.5%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$546,612
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
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This school is test-optional. Submit scores only if they strengthen your application.
Deadline (ED: November 1, 2026) / RD: January 10, 2027
119 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 2
Interview: Not Offered
Recommendation letters needed
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| Accounting and Related Services | 160 | $107,531 | $76,194 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 150 | $30,649 | $39,775 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 145 | $87,675 | $66,596 |
| Political Science and Government | 132 | $78,005 | $63,293 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.