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 2023-24 Costs
The tables below show estimated average costs for the 2023-24 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
$1,390
$1,390
$1,390
Weighted Average Program Fees
$1,572
$1,572
$1,572
Housing
$11,046
$7,952
$1,828
Food
$5,278
$5,278
$5,278
Personal
$4,308
$4,308
$4,308
Transportation
$2,414
$2,414
$2,414
Total
$38,696
$35,602
$29,478
Expenses
On Campus Student
Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$34,534
$34,534
$34,534
Tech Fee
$400
$400
$400
Books and Supplies
$1,390
$1,390
$1,390
Weighted Average Program Fees
$1,572
$1,572
$1,572
Housing
$11,046
$7,952
$1,828
Food
$5,278
$5,278
$5,278
Personal
$4,308
$4,308
$4,308
Transportation
$2,414
$2,414
$2,414
Total
$60,942
$57,848
$51,724
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
$1,390
$1,390
$1,390
Housing
$11,046
$7,952
$1,828
Food
$5,278
$5,278
$5,278
Personal
$4,308
$4,308
$4,308
Transportation
$2,414
$2,414
$2,414
Total
$35,146
$32,052
$25,928
Expenses
On Campus Student
Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$20,856
$20,856
$20,856
Tech Fee
$312
$312
$312
Books and Supplies
$1,390
$1,390
$1,390
Housing
$11,046
$7,952
$1,828
Food
$5,278
$5,278
$5,278
Personal
$4,308
$4,308
$4,308
Transportation
$2,414
$2,414
$2,414
Total
$45,604
$42,510
$36,386
Undergraduate One Rate
Expenses
On Campus Student
Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$9,834
$9,834
$9,834
Tech Fee
$400
$400
$400
Books and Supplies (average)
$1,390
$1,390
$1,390
Housing
$11,046
$7,952
$1,828
Food
$5,278
$5,278
$5,278
Personal
$4,308
$4,308
$4,308
Transportation
$2,414
$2,414
$2,414
Total
$34,670
$31,576
$25,452
Graduate Students
Expenses
On Campus/Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$6,868
$6,868
Tech Fee
$204
$204
Books and Supplies
$696
$696
Weighted Average Program Fees
$1,346
$1,346
Housing
$9,434
$2,170
Food
$5,278
$5,278
Personal
$4,308
$4,308
Transportation
$2,414
$2,414
Total
$30,548
$23,284
Expenses
On Campus/Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$14,880
$14,880
Tech Fee
$204
$204
Books and Supplies
$696
$696
Weighted Average Program Fees
$1,346
$1,346
Housing
$9,434
$2,170
Food
$5,278
$5,278
Personal
$4,308
$4,308
Transportation
$2,414
$2,414
Total
$38,560
$31,296
Graduate One Rate
Expenses
On Campus/Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$6,868
$6,868
Tech Fee
$204
$400
Books and Supplies
$696
$696
Housing
$9,434
$2,170
Food
$5,278
$5,278
Personal
$4,308
$4,308
Transportation
$2,414
$2,414
Total
$29,202
$21,938
Law
Expenses
On Campus/Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$20,322
$20,322
Tech Fee
$400
$400
Books and Supplies
$1,390
$1,390
Weighted Average Program Fees
$3,000
$3,000
Housing
$10,434
$2,400
Food
$5,278
$5,278
Personal
$4,308
$4,308
Transportation
$2,414
$2,414
Total
$47,546
$39,512
Expenses
On Campus/Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$38,100
$38,100
Tech Fee
$400
$400
Books and Supplies
$1,390
$1,390
Weighted Average Program Fees
$3,000
$3,000
Housing
$10,434
$2,400
Food
$5,278
$5,278
Personal
$4,308
$4,308
Transportation
$2,414
$2,414
Total
$65,324
$57,290
PMBA
Expenses
On Campus/Off Campus Student
With Parent
Tuition
$9,720
$9,720
Tech Fee
$204
$204
Books and Supplies
$696
$696
Housing
$9,434
$2,170
Food
$5,278
$5,278
Personal
$4,308
$4,308
Transportation
$2,414
$2,414
Total
$32,054
$24,790
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