University of Southern California: cost & net price by income
Los Angeles, California
Here's what students actually pay to attend University of Southern California after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $17,287 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $52,917. Published in-state tuition is $68,237. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$17,287/yr
- $30k–$48k$17,345/yr
- $48k–$75k$22,826/yr
- $75k–$110k$32,363/yr
- $110k+$52,917/yr
University of Southern California cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $68,237
- Out-of-state tuition
- $68,237
- Students receiving aid
- 22%
B
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does University of Southern California cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at University of Southern California is about $17,287 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at University of Southern California?
- At University of Southern California, published in-state tuition is $68,237 and out-of-state tuition is $68,237 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is University of Southern California worth the cost?
- FindU gives University of Southern California a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)