Understand Tuition and Fees

As an international student at USC, you are required to submit documentation proving that you have enough funding to support your first two semesters of study. You will need to provide financial documentation to cover the estimated tuition and fees for your academic program, as well as the estimated living expenses for two semesters of study. Tuition and fees often vary by department. The information given below is a general estimate and may be different for your program. If you are unsure about the amount you are required to provide, contact International Student Services at iss@sc.edu.

Tuition and Fees

General estimates for tuition and fees are listed below for undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to living expenses, you will be expected to provide financial documentation for tuition and fees for your first two semesters of study. This is a requirement for processing the I-20 or DS-2019. You will also be required to show financial documentation when you go to your visa interview.

Programs in the following departments have different tuition and fee rates:

Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management
Pharmacy
Law
Public Health
Nursing
Social Work
Business

Contact Caroline McKelvie, for questions regarding tuition and fee rates if your program falls into one of the above-named categories.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

For the 2017 - 2018 academic year, undergraduate tuition and fees are estimated to cost approximately $33,951.

Tuition (24 credits/academic yr)	$31,962
Matriculation Fee (1 time)	$80
Weighted Average Program Fees	$759
International Student Fee (1 time)	$750
Technology Fee ($200/semester)	$400
Total for first 2 semesters of study	$33,951

Graduate Tuition and Fees

For the 2017 - 2018 academic year, graduate tuition and fees are estimated to cost approximately $23,158.

If you have a graduate assistantship offered by your department, please submit your offer letter to International Student Services. This will reduce your tuition and fee costs significantly.

Tuition (18 credits/academic yr)	$21,276
Weighted Average Program Fees	$378
Matriculation Fee (1 time)	$80
International Student Fee (1 time)	$750
Technology Fee ($17 per credit hour)	$306
Graduate Student Health Fee ($184/semester)	$368
Total for first 2 semesters of study	$23,158*
*Bench Fees for eligible foreign-sponsored PhD Students in STEM Fields - Per Semester not included	$3,750

Living Expenses

In addition to providing financial documentation for tuition and fees, you will also need to have funding for your living expenses at USC. These estimates are based upon the rates given for the 2017-2018 student budget. Living expenses are subject to change and may be more depending on your program.

If you will be bringing a spouse or any children with you, your living expense estimates will be higher.

Undergraduate Living Expenses

Books and Supplies	$1,044
Room and Board (includes food)	$11,007
Personal Expenses	$2,543
Transportation	$1,605
Health Insurance	$2,020
Total for first 2 semesters of study	$18,219

Graduate Living Expenses

Books and Supplies	$1,044
Room and Board (includes food)	$13,375
Personal Expenses	$2,543
Transportation	$1,605
Health Insurance	$2,020
Total for first 2 semesters of study	$20,587

Dependent Expenses

If you plan to bring your spouse with you to USC, you will need to certify for an additional $3000.

If you plan your children with you to USC, you must certify for an additional $4000 per child.