Facts and Stats
USC is an innovative private research university that blends the autonomy for exploration emblematic of a private institution with its size and resources, along with the breadth and scale of a public university.
A Leading Private Research University
Consistently rated amongst the top higher education institutions in California, USC is known for its academic excellence, pioneering research opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive student experience and campus environment that attracts students from across the U.S. and worldwide.
Student Data (2025-2026 academic year)
21,000
Undergraduates
25,000
Graduate and professional
46,000
Total student population
(Student data is rounded to the nearest 500.)
Faculty and Staff (2024-25 academic year)
4,626
Faculty (full-time)
19,957
Staff
9,185
Student workers (does not include teaching/research assistants)
Freshman Class Data (Fall 2025)
USC received 83,488 applications for academic year 2025-2026. The total number of admitted students was 9,345, with 3,759 of the admitted students matriculating. The middle 50-percent average GPA (unweighted) was 3.79-4.00. Over 21% of the incoming class are first-generation college students.
11.2% of the 83,488 freshman applicants were admitted.
Of the 9,345 admitted students, 3,759 matriculated.
21% of the class were first in their family to attend college.
Student Demographics – All (Fall 2025)
| Asian | 20.3% |
| Black/African American | 6.0% |
| Hispanic | 17.3% |
| White/Caucasian | 21.1% |
| International | 26.1% |
| Other | 9.2% |
International Students – All (Fall 2025)
| China | 5,760 |
| India | 2,136 |
| Taiwan | 548 |
| South Korea | 542 |
| Canada | 427 |
| Hong Kong | 157 |
| Indonesia | 149 |
| Iran | 146 |
| Turkey | 100 |
| Saudi Arabia | 99 |
| All other countries | 1,895 |
| Total | 11,959 |
Student Retention Rate (Fall 2025)
| Fall 2024 (% enrolled Fall 2025) | 95% |
| Fall 2023 (% enrolled Fall 2024) | 96% |
| Fall 2022 (% enrolled Fall 2023) | 96% |
| Fall 2021 (% enrolled Fall 2022) | 97% |
| Fall 2020 (% enrolled Fall 2021) | 96% |
*USC’s retention rate is based on full-time, first-time freshmen.
Degrees Awarded (2024)
| Bachelor’s degrees | 5,972 |
| Advanced degrees | 12,520 |
*Degrees awarded data for 2025 will be available November 2025.
Six-Year Graduation Rate (Student Right-to-Know*)
| 2025 (Fall 2019 freshman class) | 90% |
| 2024 (Fall 2018 freshman class) | 92% |
| 2023 (Fall 2017 freshman class) | 92% |
| 2022 (Fall 2016 freshman class) | 92% |
| 2021 (Fall 2015 freshman class) | 92% |
| 2020 (Fall 2014 freshman class) | 92% |
*Student Right-to-Know refers to a federally mandated disclosure of a college’s graduation rate. Its intent is to provide prospective students and their parents with a statistic of comparable effectiveness that can be used in determining college choice. USC’s current graduation rate is based on full-time, first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates who entered the university in the fall semester and graduated within six years of attendance (150% of the normal completion time). Graduation rates do not include students who left school to serve in the armed forces or on official church missions or with a foreign aid service of the federal government, or students who died or were totally and permanently disabled.
Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) comprises standard data items and definitions established by data providers in higher education and publishing to improve the quality, comparability and accuracy of institutional information. View USC’s Common Data Set.
IPEDS Data
IPEDS is the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. It is a system of interrelated surveys conducted annually by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics. IPEDS gathers information from every college, university, and technical and vocational institution that participates in the federal student financial aid programs. View USC’s IPEDS Data.
College Navigator
The College Navigator is a free consumer information tool designed to assist students, parents, high school counselors, and others get information about over 7,000 colleges and universities across the United States and other areas. View USC’s College Navigator Profile.
Undergraduate Tuition
$73,260 (2025-26 undergraduate estimate of costs)
Financial Aid Awarded
USC is committed to honoring the academic potential of all students, regardless of background or financial means. The university is need-blind in making its admission decisions and works with families toward meeting a student’s financial needs if they meet all eligibility requirements.
$537.7 Million
Financial aid from all university sources
$904 Million
Total financial aid disbursed in 2024-25
$902 Million
Total financial aid disbursed in 2023-24
Community Partnerships
The University of Southern California has been a proud and active member of its community since 1880. USC believes its strength as a great university depends on its ability to be a good neighbor. USC is dedicated to supporting healthy, vibrant and engaged communities around its University Park and Health Sciences campuses.
$35 million
USC invests $35 million annually to support community initiatives, serving 40,000 community members
31
Total number of USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative partners across both USC campuses
15
Total number of schools in the USC Family of Schools system
Sponsored Research
The University of Southern California attracted $955.6 million in sponsored research (2020-21 fiscal year) to fund studies in biotech, public health, biomedical engineering, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease, among others.
University Financial Reports
Underscoring the university’s commitment to transparency and stewardship, the annual financial reports offers comprehensive insights into the USC’s financial operations and fiscal accountability.
Endowment (as of June 30, 2022)
$7.3 billion
University Budget (2023-24 fiscal year)
$7.4 billion