Total cost for attending USC?

Hi! I'm a high school junior and I've been looking into USC as one of my top choices. I need some clarity on the total cost of attendance (tuition, housing, etc.). Can anyone help me with this? Thanks a ton!

Hello! It's great that you're considering USC as one of your top choices. The cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, books, and personal expenses.

For the 2024-2025 academic year, the costs will be approximately as follows:

1. Tuition: $69,904

2. Fees: $1,743

3. Room and board: $19,931

4. Books and supplies: $1,200

5. Personal and miscellaneous expenses: $2,006

This brings the total cost of attendance to roughly $94,784 per year, plus any expenses associated with transportation (like plane tickets). Please note that these figures are approximate and can change from year to year - they tend to trend upwards due to inflation and other factors.

Also, keep in mind that many students receive financial aid, so the actual amount that you or your family pays could be lower than the total cost of attendance. USC is committed to meeting 100% of the demonstrated need for its undergraduate students, which means that the financial aid package you would receive should be enough to cover the gap between what your family can afford to pay and the total cost of attendance.

I recommend you visit USC's financial aid website or use their net price calculator to determine the total cost of you personally attending USC, including any potential financial aid you might receive. There are also merit-based scholarships that could further lower your out-of-pocket expenses.

Finally, on a separate note, if you end up applying to USC and want tips on how to maximize your chances of acceptance, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-usc-essays

Good luck with your college search! Don't hesitate to reach out to USC's financial aid office directly if you have any questions about cost of attendance or your eligibility for aid or scholarships - they're there to help, after all!