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UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
University of Southern California (USC)
Prepared for Sample Student · Los Angeles, CA
Best-case 4-yr offset
$130,260
AP savings + National Merit Finalist Scholarship
Typical 4-yr offset
$142,576
AP + avg merit × 4 · 18% receive merit
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $100,020 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
9.8%
Yield 43.3% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$103,162
Net after avg aid: $78,157
AP Tuition Saved
$50,260
20 credits · 1.3 semester(s)

Admissions Profile

SAT Total (mid 50%)
1450–1550
ACT Composite
32–35
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
EA · RD

Average unweighted 3.80; 73% of enrolled in top 10% of HS class.

Cost Breakdown

Tuition$75,384
Fees$1,952
Room & board$21,952
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$103,162
Average need-based aid− $25,005
Net price (avg)$78,157

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

Trustee ScholarshipFull ride
Highly competitive
Full-tuition scholarship awarded to approximately 100 students each year.
Presidential Scholarship
Highly competitive
Half-tuition scholarship.
National Merit Finalist Scholarship
Competitive
Awarded to National Merit Finalists who list USC as their first-choice institution.
$20,000 /yr

AP Investment & Return

Based on USC's AP credit policy (min score 4, capped at 32 credits).

Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
+4 credits · $10,052
Chemistry
+4 credits · $10,052
Biology
+4 credits · $10,052
English Language
+4 credits · $10,052
US History
+4 credits · $10,052
Credits
20
Sem. saved
1.3
Saved
$50,260
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction

Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.

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"At USC, you'll be part of a vibrant and creative community with endless opportunities to explore your passions and make a real-world impact. From Hollywood to Silicon Beach, LA is your classroom."

College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2024-2025 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22