Hey folks, rising junior here. I've been looking into USC as one of my potential colleges, but I'm wondering what the cost of tuition might be. If anyone has any info on this, I'd truly appreciate it.
Hi there! The cost of attending USC, also known as the University of Southern California, can vary depending on a few factors. To give you a general idea, for the 2024-2025 academic year, the published cost of attendance was approximately $95,225. Let me break that down for you:
- Tuition itself was about $69,904 per year.
- Room and Board was estimated at $19,931.
- Books and Supplies were estimated at $1,200.
- Personal and miscellaneous costs could add roughly $2,000.
- Transportation costs were projected to be around $440.
These costs can vary depending on whether you're living on or off-campus and your personal spending habits.
Importantly, USC offers a range of financial aid options for students through a variety of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. USC is need-blind and meets 100% of demonstrated need, meaning they don't consider your ability to pay when reviewing your application, and they are committed to helping you afford your education if you're admitted. Remember, the best way to get an idea of what you might pay out-of-pocket is to use USC's Net Price Calculator (https://atweb.usc.edu/npc/), which takes into account your family’s financial profile and is designed to estimate your eligibility for financial aid.
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