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University of Southern California
University Park
Los Angeles, CA 90089		 General information
 (213) 740-2311

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degrees, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Masters degrees, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificates, Doctor's degrees, First-Professional degrees, Certificates/First-Professional Certificates
Carnegie classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Number of students: 33,408 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 65

About this School
The University of Southern California (commonly referred to as USC, 'SC, Southern California and Southern CalDespite its prevelant use in sports-related articles, the official position of USC discourages use of "Southern Cal" in any context, as clearly stated in all media guides: "Note to the media: In editorial references to athletic teams of the University of Southern California, the following are preferred: USC, Southern California, So. California, Troy and Trojans for men’s or women’s teams, and Women of Troy for women’s teams. PLEASE do not use Southern Cal (it’s like calling San Francisco ‒Frisco” or North Carolina ‒North Car.”). The usage of "Southern Cal" on licensed apparel and merchandise is limited in scope and necessary to protect federal trademark rights." It’s Not ‘Southern Cal’, 2005 USC Football Media Guide, USC Athletic Department, pg. 3.), located in the urban center of Los Angeles, California, was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university. USC is one of the most selective universities in the nation , matriculating only 2,700 students of the more than 34,000 who applied in 2006. USC was also named "College of the Year 2000" by the editors of TIME magazine and the Princeton Review for the university's extensive community-service programs. USC is also home to Chemistry Professor George Olah, director of the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute and winner of the Nobel Prize. USC has two National Science Foundation-funded Engineering Research Centers -- the Integrated Media Systems Center and the Center for Biomimetic Microelectronic Systems. In addition, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security selected USC as its first Homeland Security Center of Excellence. USC's most recent fund-raising drive raised nearly $2.9 billion, second greatest in the history of higher education. USC and its partner institutions have recently completed or soon will be constructing 27 new buildings, which will provide nearly 8.1 million square feet (750,000 m²) of new space for research, teaching, patient care, and student life enrichment. USC athletics have won the second most national championships among American universities with 106 overall. The Trojans have also won 86 NCAA championships, again ranking the Men and Women of Troy third among all American universities. USC Football won back to back National Championships in 2004-2005.
 
History
  • History of USC
  • USC at 125th Anniversary
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 37,693$ 35,809$ 33,892
Out of State$ 37,693$ 35,809$ 33,892
Books and Supplies$ 796$ 750$ 750
On-Campus
Room and board$ 11,212$ 10,750$ 10,190
Other Expenses$ 2,180$ 2,180$ 2,180
Off Campus
Room and board$ 11,298$ 10,858$ 10,190
Other Expenses$ 2,180$ 2,180$ 2,180
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 4,240$ 4,198$ 4,198

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 11% $ 4,559
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 9% $ 9,663
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 62% $ 18,548
Loans to students 58% $ 4,620
 
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