How Much Will My Education Cost?

While we expect each student's family to play a leading role in financing a college education, we have a long tradition of fully meeting the USC-determined financial need for undergraduate students who satisfy all federal, state and university eligibility requirements and meet all published deadlines.

Estimated Cost of Attendance: 2022-2023

The USC estimated Cost of Attendance is an average figure used to determine your financial aid eligibility. It includes average amounts for standard expenses—including tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing, meals and other living expenses for two semesters of study.

Keep in mind that your actual costs may differ. Additionally, estimated budgets for students in some majors may be higher because of special laboratory or studio supply fees, or other additional costs incurred by all students in the program. Tuition is charged at the same rate for both in-state and out-of-state residents.

2022-2023 Estimate of Cost of Attendance

	On/Off Campus	With Parents or Relatives
Tuition (12-18 units for two semesters)	$63,468	$63,468
Fees	$1,258	$1,258
Housing*	$10,506	$2,500
Dining/meals*	$6,930	$3,500
Books and supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Personal and miscellaneous	$1,702	$1,702
Transportation	$584	$1,948
Total**	$85,648	$75,576

Financial aid summaries released in February are estimates only, based on the cost of attendance for 2022-2023. Financial aid summaries will be updated when the cost of attendance for 2023-2024 becomes available. If you have questions or concerns, please visit ask.usc.edu for answers to frequently asked questions or contact us at financialaid.usc.edu/contactfao.

*Includes average rent and the standard meal plan for students living in on-campus freshman housing.
**Add $450 New Student Fee for your first semester.