Cost Estimates
Because of the variances in student choices and cost opportunities at USC, it is likely that your educational expenses will not be exactly what the following examples suggest. However, this information should provide you with a good idea of what to expect as your annual cost of education, both direct and indirect costs.
Undergraduates- click here for an estimate of your semester bill.
Estimated 2012-2013 Costs – Fall and Spring Semesters
| Undergraduate On-Campus | |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Tech Fee | $10,488 (SC resident) |
| $27,644 (non-resident) | |
| $15,400 (non-resident – Woodrow or Departmental Scholarship) | |
| $19,776 (non-resident – Sims Scholarship) | |
| Housing | $ 5,702 (weighted average cost) |
| Meal Plan | $ 2,844 (standard 21-meal plan) |
| Books and Supplies | $ 978 (average) |
| Miscellaneous and Transportation | $ 3,950 (average) |
| Undergraduate Off-Campus | |
| Tuition and Tech Fee | Same as on-campus options |
| Room and Board | $9,940 (average) |
| Books and Supplies | Same as on-campus |
| Miscellaneous and Transportation | Same as on-campus |
The following reflect estimated total annual costs for a several additional budget categories. If you don't see your category or need additional information, please contact our office.
| SC resident undergraduate residing with parent(s) | $19,427 |
| Non-resident undergraduate residing with parent(s) | $36,855 |
| SC resident graduate student | $25,997 |
| Non-resident graduate student | $35,714 |
| SC resident School of Law students | $38,846 |
| Non-resident School of Law students | $61,460 |