Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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University of Southern California

Work University Park Los Angeles, CA 90089
Work(213) 740-1111
Web site: http://www.usc.edu/
  • 27Rank
  • 71Score
Tier 1
College Category:
National Universities

Overview : University of Southern California

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1880
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 16,384
Setting urban
Endowment: $3,715,272,000
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 1/10
Application fee: $65
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 25.3 %
Selectivity: most selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2008-2009 Tuition and Fees: $37,740
Mission  
School mission Located in the heart of Los Angeles, the University of Southern California is one of the world's leading private research universities. USC's College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and 17 professional schools offer undergraduates a unique opportunity to integrate liberal and professional education; and we encourage our undergraduates to pursue minors - there are some 136 to choose from - in diverse disciplines. (See http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/academic/minors). The city of Los Angeles is a focal point for art and culture in the 21st century, and we offer students access to its social and cultural experiences as well as opportunities for internships and other learning experiences.

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