2012-2013 Medical Students: Estimate of Costs

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The USC estimated cost of attendance for medical students is an average figure used to determine your financial aid eligibility. It includes estimated amounts for the standard expenses indicated below.

Keep in mind that your actual costs may differ. Tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state residents.

  Year 1

9 Months
Year 2

12 Months
Year 3

12 Months
Year 4

9 Months
Tuition $50,246 $50,246 $50,246 $50,246
Mandatory Fees:        
  Student Health Center $506 $506 $506 $506
  Student Services $25 $25 $25 $25
  Student Health Insurance $1,288 $1,288 $1,288 $1,288
  Program $75 $75 $75 $75
  Norman Topping $16 $16 $16 $16
  Malpractice Insurance $25 $25 $25 $25
  Disability Insurance $61 $61 $61 $61
Room & Board* $17,667 $21,200 $21,200 $17,667
Books & Supplies $3,418 $1,408 $542 $918
National Medical Board Exam   $535   $535
Clinical Skills Exam     $1,140  
Personal $2,031 $2,437 $2,437 $2,031
Transportation $2,750 $3,300 $3,300 $2,750
Total $78,108 $81,122 $80,861 $76,143

*Based on living in university housing or in non-university housing (not with parents or relatives, other than a spouse.) Room/utilities $1,200/month

 

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