University of Southern California Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | $72,277 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees |
$54,323 |
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Room and Board |
$14,885 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
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Other Expenses |
$1,869 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan |
University of Southern California Applying For Financial Aid
| admitusc@usc.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 16 |
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| Award Notification | On or about April 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 001328 | Free |
| CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
University of Southern California Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 1,701 (57.7%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 961 (56.5%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 960 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 772 (80.4%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Award | $51,311 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 833 (86.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $36,995 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 859 (89.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,269 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 636 (66.3%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 703 (23.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $21,761 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 9,013 (50.0%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 6,720 (74.6%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 6,710 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 5,248 (78.2%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Award | $48,399 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 6,128 (91.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $35,011 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 6,278 (93.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,847 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 3,172 (47.3%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 3,489 (19.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,665 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 41% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $27,882 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
University of Southern California Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
|---|---|
| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Art/Fine Arts, Debating, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Leadership |
|
Number of Awards |
Not reported |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
|---|---|
| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |