Hey! I'm a proud California kid planning on staying in-state for college (because beaches and sunshine, duh). I'm considering USC, but I'm a little confused about the tuition. Does anyone know how much in-state tuition at USC is, and how it compares to out-of-state tuition?
USC, or the University of Southern California, is a private university. As such, they don't differentiate between in-state and out-of-state tuition as public universities typically do. Therefore, regardless of your residency, you would be paying the same tuition fee.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, tuition for undergraduate students at USC is about $69,904. Remember this is only the tuition fee and doesn't include room and board, books, personal expenses, or mandatory fees. The overall cost, for students who live on campus, is estimated to be $95,225.
However, private universities like USC often have substantial financial aid. In fact, nearly two-thirds of USC undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. USC uses the CSS/FAFSA to consider students for financial need-based aid, and they also offer a range of merit scholarships for which you might be eligible. Be sure to review your financial aid options as part of your college research.
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