USC Estimated Cost of Attendance

The USC estimated cost of attendance is an average figure used to determine your financial aid eligibility. It includes average amounts for standard expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, board and other living expenses. Estimated budgets are shown below.

Keep in mind that your actual costs may differ. Additionally, estimated budgets for students in some programs may be higher because of longer enrollment periods, special laboratory or studio supply fees, or other additional costs incurred by all students in the program. Tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state residents.

Your estimated cost of attendance is printed on your financial aid award letter, and is also available online at My Financial Aid & Documents. In some cases we can increase your budget, to take into account additional expenses. For more information please go to Special Circumstances.

2008-2009 Estimate of Costs:

The following are estimated costs for two semesters if you are living in university housing or in non-university housing, but not with parents or relatives, other than a spouse.

MASTER's STUDENTS TAKING 8-14 UNITS PER SEMESTER

$24,980	Tuition
538	Mandatory fees
15,842	Room and board
1,036	Books and supplies
1,828	Personal and Miscellaneous
2,250	Transportation
$46,474	Total (add $30 USC Orientation Fee for your first semester)

The tuition amount is based on 10 units of tuition. Students who take more units will be charged a per-unit amount. If you take more than 10 units, contact the Financial Aid Office to request an increase to your estimated cost of attendance.

doctoral STUDENTS TAKING 10-14 UNITS PER SEMESTER

$29,976	Tuition
538	Mandatory fees
15,842	Room and board
1,036	Books and supplies
1,828	Personal and Miscellaneous
2,250	Transportation
$51,470	Total (add $30 USC Orientation Fee for your first semester)

The tuition amount is based on 12 units of tuition. Students who take more units will be charged a per-unit amount. If you take more than 12 units, contact the Financial Aid Office to request an increase to your estimated cost of attendance.

master’s and doctoral Students Taking 15-18 Units Per Semester

$37,096	Tuition
538	Mandatory fees
15,842	Room and board
1,390	Books and supplies
1,828	Personal and Miscellaneous
2,250	Transportation
$58,944	Total (add $30 USC Orientation Fee for your first semester)

Payment Deadlines and Methods

For detailed information, visit the USC Student Financial Services website.