University of Southern California
University of Southern California is one of the one hundred thirty-eight private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Los Angeles.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 45,687 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,358 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 3,224 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 96%). Every year 92% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Southern California's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $53,448, and fees were $811. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $53,448 and $811 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students45,687 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio9:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate96% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 02/28/1949 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 07/01/1974 - Current |
Admission
16%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1300 to 1500 |
| ACT | 30 to 34 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $80 |
| Graduates | $90 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,800/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,800/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,800/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,800/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,800/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,800/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $81,000 | $81,000 | $81,000 |
| ADN | 70 | $126,000 | $126,000 | $126,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $225,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 64% of University of Southern California's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 17% | $4,724 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $1,020 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $8,996 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 58% | $33,822 |
| Federal Student Loans | 29% | $5,730 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $22,472 |
$32,892
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,777 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$17,084 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$22,445 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$30,084 |
| Over $110,000$49,423 |
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Student Population
19,170
Undergrads
26,517
Graduates
24,280
Women
21,407
Men
86%
Full-time
14%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
32% |
|
Non-resident alien |
25% |
|
Asian |
17% |
|
Hispanic |
14% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
