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Best Things

  1. The campus
  2. The film school
  3. Football games at the coliseum
  4. The marching band
  5. The weather
  6. Los Angeles nightlife
  7. Manhattan/Redondo/Hermosa Beaches
  8. Proximity to mountains
  9. The alumni network
  10. The sports teams

Happy Students

97% of students return after their first year.

Commitment to Teaching

There are 9 students for every member of faculty on campus.

Proven Success

89% of students will complete their education and graduate with a degree.

Knowledgeable Professors

94% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above average.

Low-Stress Course Load

73% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.

Big Dorms

78% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.

Accepting Campus Community

56% of students surveyed said that the campus community as a whole is very accepting of members of minority groups.

Great Local Atmosphere

81% of students surveyed said that there is always something fun and interesting going on near campus.

Campus Pride

63% of students surveyed said that they love everything about the school and have a lot of campus pride.

Highly Satisfied Students

83% of students surveyed would make the same school choice if they could do it all over again.

Help Finding a Job or Internship

72% of students surveyed said that the career center is very helpful and provides services to students beyond help landing a job.

Strong Alumni Network

93% of students surveyed said the alumni network is very strong and involved in activities on campus.

Vibrant Social Scene

65% of students surveyed agreed that there are lots of popular activities around campus every day.

Learn from the Best

90% of faculty have earned the highest degree in their field.

Personal Attention

You can expect personal attention with 64% of classes having less than 20 students.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Get AP Credit

If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for them.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Students Stick Around

Only 6% of students transfer out.

Extremely Diverse

One of the most racially diverse campuses—55% of students are minorities.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Athletics at University of Southern California

wtolar10

English '14

4.6
A

Great School Spirit

I fell in love with USC because of the incredible amount of school spirit on campus, which is present all year round but is especially tangible during football season. Even though we were sanctioned last year and still cannot participate in post-season play, there is absolutely nothing better than gameday at USC and being in the student section at the coliseum. The band's awesome, the tailgates are awesome, the whole experience is just...awesome. There's so much energy. We also dominate at other sports like water polo and tennis.

Jul 28, 2011

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Weather at University of Southern California

vegpunk

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '13

4.6
A

It's Southern California!

Usually sunny, often humid. Mild wind on occasion. Some rain (usually a downpour that passes in 2-3 days).

Mar 24, 2011

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Academics at University of Southern California

LovableNerd

Biological Sciences '13

4.2
A-

Easy Registration

I am currently a Biology major at USC, and registering for classes has been an easy process. Most classes have extra spots for students, and if there are not enough, more seats would often be made available. The only difficulty I had with registration for classes are when I have to fit in a required 3-hour lab. The later times fill up quickly, but otherwise, getting the classes I require have been a smooth process.

Jun 16, 2011

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