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Name: University of Southern California Common Data Set 2018-19
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Common Data Set 2018-19

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Acceptance Rate

13.0%

Applications

64,352

Admitted

8,339

Enrolled

3,399

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$92,498

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

92%

6-year completion

Average net price

$32,740

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$18,000

federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction213fields parsed from this CDS.

Enrollment And Persistence

5 TABLES

Institutional Enrollment

B1 undergraduate enrollment

Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 undergraduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other first-year degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other credit-course undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other first-year degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other credit-course undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	19907

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	455	Not reported	Not reported
Hispanic/Latino	549	46	47
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
White, non-Hispanic	1224	Not reported	Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	2	Not reported	Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic	747	Not reported	Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	6	Not reported	Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	3401	Not reported	Not reported

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	Not reported
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	5432
Postbachelor's certificates	32
Master's degrees	8626
Post-master's certificates	1166
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	762
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	1055
Doctoral degrees, other	15

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	Not reported	Not reported	242	Not reported
Did not persist	Not reported	Not reported	20	20
Final cohort	556	464	1981	3001
Completed in less than four years	406	378	1562	2346
Completed in less than five years	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	0
Completed in less than six years	14	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total completers	507	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Six-year graduation rate	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

B12-B21 two-year graduation rates

Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.

B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
Measure	Current cohort	Previous cohort
Initial cohort	0	Not reported
Did not persist	2014	Not reported
Final cohort	2014	13
Completed program in less than two years	Not reported	Not reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% time	Not reported	Not reported
Completed program in less than four years	Not reported	Not reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time	150	Not reported
Transfers out	Not reported	Not reported
Transfers to two-year institutions	Not reported	Not reported
Transfers to four-year institutions	Not reported	Not reported

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	96.73%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	30032	34320	Not reported	Not reported
Admitted	4029	4310	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled	1678	1721	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled full-time	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	Not reported	2	Not reported	Not reported

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units16

English4

Mathematics3

Science2

Of these, units that must be lab2

Foreign language2

Social studies2

History3

Total academic units20

English4

Mathematics4

Science3

Of these, units that must be lab3

Foreign language3

Social studies3

History3

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	—	—	Yes	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	—	—	—	Yes
Extracurricular activities	—	Yes	—	—
Talent or ability	—	Yes	—	—
Character and personal qualities	—	Yes	—	—
First generation	—	—	Yes	—
Alumni relation	—	—	Yes	—
Geographical residence	—	—	—	Yes
State residency	—	—	—	Yes
Religious affiliation or commitment	—	—	—	Yes
Volunteer work	—	—	Yes	—
Work experience	—	—	Yes	—
Level of applicant interest	—	—	—	Yes

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	61	Not reported
ACT	Not reported	Not reported

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	660	740	Not reported
SAT math	690	790	Not reported
ACT composite	30	34	Not reported
ACT math	28	34	Not reported
ACT English	32	35	Not reported
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other extracted fields

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class90

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class97

Percent in top half of high school graduating class100

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7419.8

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.497.1

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.242.4

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.9

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.3

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990

Percent who had GPA below 1.00

Total100

Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.79

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:85

Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes

Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes

Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes

Transfer Admission

4 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	4999	4504	Not reported	9503
Admitted	1128	1207	Not reported	2335
Enrolled	709	737	Not reported	1446

Other extracted fields

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes

If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes

Application for Admission

Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes

High school transcriptRequired of Some

College transcript(s)Required of All

Essay or personal statementNot Required

InterviewNot Required

Standardized test scoresNot Required

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.

Fall Closing Date: Month1

Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day31

Transfer Credit Policies

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:64

Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 12 Common Data Set 2018-2019 E. ACADEM IC OFFERINGS AND POLICIES E1 Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. E1 Accelerated program E1 Cooperative education program x E1 Cross-registration E1 Distance learning x E1 Double major x E1 Dual enrollment E1 English as a Second Language (ESL) x E1 Exchange student program (domestic) x E1 External degree program E1 Honors Program x E1 Independent study x E1 Internships x E1 Liberal arts/career combination x E1 Student-designed major x E1 Study abroad x E1 Teacher certification program E1 W eekend college E1 Other (specify): x E2 This question has been removed from the Common Data Set. E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: E3 Arts/fine arts E3 Computer literacy E3 English (including composition) x E3 Foreign languages x E3 History x E3 Humanities x E3 Mathematics E3 Philosophy E3 Sciences (biological or physical) x E3 Social science x E3 Other (describe): x

Student Life

2 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)48%

Percent of males who join fraternities27%

Percent of females who join sororities24%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing98%

Percent who live off campus or commute2%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)35%

Percent of males who join fraternities26%

Percent of females who join sororities27%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing30%

Percent who live off campus or commute70%

Percent of students age 25 and older4%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19

Average age of full-time students20

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21

Annual Expenses

4 TABLES

Information

If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X

Private Tuition

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	55320	55320
Tuition: in-district	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: nonresident	Not reported	Not reported
Required fees	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Food only, on-campus meal plan	Not reported	Not reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

Credits per Term

Minimum2

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No

Financial Aid

4 TABLES

Reporting Year

Academic Year2017-2018 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$21,863,210

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$240,033,788

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$11,057,005

Total Scholarships/Grants$293,358,488

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$40,564,188

Federal Work-Study$16,253,325

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Total Self-Help$56,817,513

Parent Loans$0

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$10,154,407

Athletic Awards$7,154,517

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$0

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$72,987,620

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$12,314,350

Total Scholarships/Grants$85,301,970

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$25,611,493

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Total Self-Help$25,611,493

Parent Loans$65,785,801

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$27,060,283

Athletic Awards$14,509,184

Institutional Aid

AcademicsX

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:CDS-H Page 21 Common Data Set 2018-2019

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

1 TABLE

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio9

based on ____ students2,016

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

3 TABLES

Diploma/Certificates

Associate

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	0%	Not reported
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	0.80%	Not reported
Architecture	Not reported	4%	Not reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	0.40%	Not reported
Communication/journalism	Not reported	8.50%	Not reported
Communication technologies	Not reported	0%	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	4.40%	Not reported
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	0%	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering	Not reported	9.50%	Not reported
Engineering technologies	Not reported	0.50%	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	1.40%	Not reported
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	0%	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	0%	Not reported
English	Not reported	1.10%	Not reported
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	0%	Not reported
Library science	Not reported	0%	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	4.10%	Not reported
Mathematics and statistics	Not reported	2%	Not reported
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	4.90%	Not reported
Parks and recreation	Not reported	0.10%	Not reported
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	0.40%	Not reported
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Science technologies	Not reported	0%	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	3.10%	Not reported
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	0%	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	0.10%	Not reported
Social sciences	Not reported	12.40%	Not reported
Construction trades	Not reported	0%	Not reported
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	0%	Not reported
Precision production	Not reported	0%	Not reported
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	0%	Not reported
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	12.30%	Not reported
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	3.70%	Not reported
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
History	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	0.00%	0.00%	100.00%

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