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USC ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE
USINFO | 2013-11-14 14:56
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, room, board 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 the same for in-state and out-of-state residents.
2012-2013 Undergraduate Estimate of Costs
The following are estimated costs for two semesters for a full-time USC undergraduate (taking 12-18 units each semester) living in university housing:
| $43,722 | Tuition |
| 741 | Mandatory fees |
| 12,440 | Room and board* |
| 1,500 | Books and supplies |
| 900 | Personal and Miscellaneous |
| 580 | Transportation |
| $59,883 | Total (add $150 USC Orientation Fee for your first semester) |
*includes average dorm rent and the standard meal plan for students living in freshman dorms.
