The estimated cost of attendance represents average annual expenses at USC, including tuition, fees, housing, and living costs. Actual expenses may vary based on location and housing choices.
Year 1 ($2,541/unit)
Units
Tuition
Fees
Total
Fall 2025
13.5
$34,303.50
$4,148.96
$38,452.46
Spring 2026
12
$30,492
$2,943.96
$33,435.96
Summer 2026
6
$15,246
$2,057.00
$17,303.00
Total (Per Academic Year)
30
$80,041.5
$9,149.92
$89,191.42
Remaining 31.5 units of Core and Electives will be taken across years two and three.
Use the $2,541 per unit cost as your base and estimate a 3 - 5% per unit cost tuition increase per year to estimate your tuition for each year.
Years 2 and 3 will vary based on the number of units you take.
Scholarships
All admitted applicants are considered for merit-based scholarship opportunities, and candidates are informed of the scholarship decision at the point of admission. The assessment criteria are the same as those used for the admissions decision but at a more competitive level. There is no separate application process for these scholarship awards.
Financial Aid
Please visit the USC FINANCIAL AID website to inquire about Federal Stafford Loans and other loan options. International students are not eligible to receive federal financial aid, which includes Stafford and Perkins loans. However, international students may qualify for private loans if they have a U.S. co-signer. Additional helpful links include:
