Howdy, I'm a high school junior from Washington and I'm seriously thinking about applying to USC. But before I go all in, I wanted to have an idea of how much it would cost as an out-of-state applicant. Can anyone shed some light on this?
Sure, I can help with that! For the 2024-2025 academic year, the tuition cost for the University of Southern California (USC) is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Estimated tuition for full-time undergraduates at USC is around $69,904.
However, keep in mind that this fee represents tuition alone and does not include additional costs like housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses. When you factor in all these additional costs, the total cost of attendance might be up to $95,225 before any financial aid.
Remember, USC offers financial aid to students, and this can substantially lower the actual out-of-pocket cost. You may want to reach out to their Financial Aid office or use their Net Price Calculator (https://financialaid.usc.edu/undergraduate-financial-aid/calculate-your-costs/) to get a better estimate based on your personal circumstances.
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