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Paying for USC

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what USC actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at USC for families earning under $80,000 a year. Free tuition for U.S. families earning ≤$80k with typical assets; need-based aid for domestic students; international students eligible for merit scholarships only, not need-based aid.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run USC's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$14,668/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$16,252/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$20,050/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$30,858/yr after aid
$110k+$52,271/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$89,006
Tuition & fees$65,446
Room & board$19,931
Average net price$37,500
Students on aid68%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

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