by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for University of Southern California, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent tuition and fees at University of Southern California were $72,097 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of those figures, the required fees were $2,193; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,904 |
| Fees | $2,193 |
| Total | $72,097 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does University of Southern California cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Southern California tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, University of Southern California comes in higher than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the University of Southern California Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at University of Southern California has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $60,446 |
| Two Years Ago | $63,468 |
| One Year Ago | $66,640 |
| Most Recent Year | $69,904 |
The following chart shows how tuition at USC has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 4.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $75,628 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.44%, so a year from now students could pay around $76,019.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $76,019 |
| In 2 Years | $80,154 |
| In 3 Years | $84,514 |
| In 4 Years | $89,111 |
| In 5 Years | $93,959 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $329,798.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at University of Southern California, visit the University of Southern California Financial Aid page.
