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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    92%
  • Majors Available
    182
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Retention Rate
    96%

AP Credit Policy

USC awards 4 semester units of elective credit for scores of 4 or 5. Some exams fulfill general education requirements, but none are given equivalence to USC courses. Departments may use AP exams to fulfill prerequisites or degree requirements. USC does not award credit for projected scores, partial scores or subscores.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral

  • No majors found

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • ROTC, Navy
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program

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