The USC Undergrad Experience
As a private research institution located in the heart of a vibrant metropolis, USC offers an undergraduate experience unmatched anywhere else. Distinguish yourself in our world-class academic programs, broaden your perspective by studying abroad, enrich your studies with opportunities outside the classroom, take advantage of all that Los Angeles has to offer, and enjoy lifelong membership in the Trojan Family.
Academics
USC’s focus on a rigorous and interdisciplinary education will empower you to:
• Take advantage of a flexible General Education curriculum with courses across 16 of the university’s schools.
• Pursue unique double majors or major-minor combinations across different schools by choosing from 150+ majors and 250+ minors.
• Get personalized attention from worldrenowned faculty in classes that average 25 students, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.
• Study abroad in 130+ programs in 50+ cities.
• Conduct your own or join faculty-led research as soon as your first year.
• Create new works of art and surpass boundaries through USC’s six schools of visual and performing arts.
• Attend live concerts, guest lectures, film screenings, theatre and dance performances, and art exhibits — all without leaving campus.
• Expand your professional network through the USC Career Center, and find jobs and internships with 750+ companies recruiting on campus.
Student Life
Our dynamic campus environment will allow you to:
• Enjoy the "urban oasis" of the University Park Campus, which comprises 229 acres of green space, statues and fountains, and a mix of traditional and modern architecture — all just two miles south of Downtown Los Angeles.
• Engage with students from all 50 states and 130+ countries around the world.
• Discover your home away from home on a residential campus where 98 percent of firstyear students live in USC housing.
• Find your niche through hundreds of clubs and organizations, including our Student Culture and Community centers.
• Show your school spirit by cheering on our 23 NCAA Division I sports teams, or by participating in one or more of our 50+ club sports and intramural leagues.
• Take advantage of the cultural, recreational and economic resources of Los Angeles.
• Live, study, shop and dine at the USC Village, where you will find everything you need for an unforgettable campus experience, including eight residence halls, retail shops, restaurants and other amenities.
2025 First-Year Student Profile*
3,650 SIZE OF ENTERING CLASS A-AVERAGE IN A RIGOROUS, COLLEGE
1,550 SIZE OF ENTERING CLASS
2025 Transfer Student Profile* *AS OF JULY 2025
10,825 APPLICATIONS
3.79 AVERAGE TRANSFER GPA 2,850 FALL ADMISSION OFFERS
