As a USC student, the choices you make about your college costs will be unique to
you. While the examples we give you are based on averages, it should give you a good
idea of what to expect for your yearly college costs.
Estimated 2024-25 Costs
The tables below show estimated average costs for the 2024-25 school year (fall and spring) and are not a reflection of the
tuition. Please only use these figures as cost-estimating tools. Your costs may vary
from the details below depending on your major and unique needs. Housing, food, and
other expenses may be based on your choice.
Undergraduate Students
Expenses
On Campus Student
Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$12,288
$12,288
$12,288
Tech Fee
$400
$400
$400
Books and Supplies
$1,438
$1,438
$1,438
Weighted Average Program Fees
$1,572
$1,572
$1,572
Housing
$10,336
$8,222
$1,892
Food
$5,372
$5,372
$5,372
Personal
$4,530
$4,530
$4,530
Transportation
$2,468
$2,468
$2,468
Total
$38,404
$36,290
$29,960
Expenses
On Campus Student
Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$35,572
$35,572
$35,572
Tech Fee
$400
$400
$400
Books and Supplies
$1,438
$1,438
$1,438
Weighted Average Program Fees
$1,572
$1,572
$1,572
Housing
$10,336
$8,222
$1,892
Food
$5,372
$5,372
$5,372
Personal
$4,530
$4,530
$4,530
Transportation
$2,468
$2,468
$2,468
Total
$61,688
$59,574
$53,244
Palmetto Programs
Expenses
On Campus Student
Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$10,398
$10,398
$10,398
Tech Fee
$312
$312
$312
Books and Supplies
$1,438
$1,438
$1,438
Housing
$10,336
$8,222
$1,892
Food
$5,372
$5,372
$5,372
Personal
$4,530
$4,530
$4,530
Transportation
$2,468
$2,468
$2,468
Total
$34,854
$32,740
$26,410
Expenses
On Campus Student
Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$20,856
$20,856
$20,856
Tech Fee
$312
$312
$312
Books and Supplies
$1,438
$1,438
$1,438
Housing
$10,336
$8,222
$1,892
Food
$5,372
$5,372
$5,372
Personal
$4,530
$4,530
$4,530
Transportation
$2,468
$2,468
$2,468
Total
$45,312
$43,198
$36,868
Graduate Students
Expenses
On Campus/Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$6,868
$6,868
Tech Fee
$204
$204
Books and Supplies
$720
$720
Weighted Average Program Fees
$1,360
$1,360
Housing
$9,754
$2,244
Food
$5,372
$5,372
Personal
$4,530
$4,530
Transportation
$2,468
$2,468
Total
$31,276
$23,766
Expenses
On Campus/Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$14,880
$14,880
Tech Fee
$204
$204
Books and Supplies
$720
$720
Weighted Average Program Fees
$1,360
$1,360
Housing
$9,754
$2,244
Food
$5,372
$5,372
Personal
$4,530
$4,530
Transportation
$2,468
$2,468
Total
$39,288
$31,778
Graduate One Rate
Expenses
On Campus/Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$6,868
$6,868
Tech Fee
$204
$204
Books and Supplies
$720
$720
Housing
$9,754
$2,244
Food
$5,372
$5,372
Personal
$4,530
$4,530
Transportation
$2,468
$2,468
Total
$29,916
$22,406
Law
Expenses
On Campus/Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$20,322
$20,322
Tech Fee
$400
$400
Books and Supplies
$1,438
$1,438
Weighted Average Program Fees
$3,000
$3,000
Housing
$10,788
$2,482
Food
$5,372
$5,372
Personal
$4,530
$4,530
Transportation
$2,468
$2,468
Total
$48,318
$40,012
Expenses
On Campus/Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$38,100
$38,100
Tech Fee
$400
$400
Books and Supplies
$1,438
$1,438
Weighted Average Program Fees
$3,000
$3,000
Housing
$10,788
$2,482
Food
$5,372
$5,372
Personal
$4,530
$4,530
Transportation
$2,468
$2,468
Total
$66,096
$57,790
PMBA
Expenses
On Campus/Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$9,720
$9,720
Tech Fee
$204
$204
Books and Supplies
$720
$720
Housing
$9,754
$2,244
Food
$5,372
$5,372
Personal
$4,530
$4,530
Transportation
$2,468
$2,468
Total
$32,768
$25,258
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