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Southern California at a Glance

Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Setting:
Large city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$39,183
Out-of-State Tuition:
$39,183
Room & Board:
$11,580
Full-Time Undergrads:
16,096
Part-Time Undergrads:
655
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.usc.edu
Admissions Website:
www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate
Financial Aid Website:
www.usc.edu/admission/fa
Application Deadline:
January 10
Acceptance Rate:
24 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Hard
Average SAT Scores:
1910–2210
Average ACT Scores:
29–33

Best Things

Worst Things

  • Proximity to some of LA's toughest neighborhoods
  • No In-N-Out Burger
  • No men's soccer team
  • Everything is expensive
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Engineering
  • Health Care
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Communications
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Students from Southern California usually love USC from the beginning and strengthen their bonds with the school as time passes. Students who travel to USC from longer distances tend to adapt more slowly, dealing at first with the culture shock that inevitably comes with a first impression of LA. Universally, those who can survive the transition into the USC way of life fall in love with the school after first semester. Typically, students entering school with a skeptical mind-set ends up getting the most pride out of being a Trojan. At the very least, they come away with a new affinity toward college football.

The opportunities on campus are plentiful, and in LA, opportunities are endless. Time flies for everyone at USC, and changes in living conditions, academic standards, and career goals come quicker than newcomers might expect. USC graduates are sure to look back on a college experience that could not have been offered anywhere else. Basically, the more that students are willing to explore the opportunities available to them, the more they endorse the idea that USC is the perfect school for its time and place.

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Weather at University of Southern California

jbuniel

Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing '14

3.1
B-

Humid in the Summer, Has a Lot of Hurricanes and Turnados

During Spring its very comfortable but not during the summer time. It's very hot.

May 23, 2012

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Facilities at University of Southern California

tjacksonconn

Communication and Media Studies '15

4.2
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There Is Always Something New

With frequent construction taking place on USC's campus, it is almost impossible to not have top of the line facilities. USC makes sure that it offers its students the best places to work out, study, eat, and lounge. While this is the case, many students will argue that the athletes get even better facilities, which is the only downside.

May 22, 2012

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Overall Experience at University of Southern California

tjacksonconn

Communication and Media Studies '15

4.2
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Proud to Be a Trojan!

"Once a Trojan, you're a Trojan for life!" I love being a Trojan, and USC definitely always aims to instill a strong sense of school pride in its students. There are so many opportunities at USC--and after USC--offered by the extensive diverse Trojan network. There is an awesome social scene, whether you're involved in Greek life or not. But in addition to this, there is an avid educational environment encouraging its students succeed. There are so many different kinds of people at USC, which makes for great, new experiences everyday. I really couldn't have asked for a better school.

May 22, 2012

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User rating for University of Southern California is 3.5 out of 5 based on 879 user reviews.

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