University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.85
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The University of Southern California (USC, SC, or Southern Cal[a]) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California and has an enrollment of more than 47,000 students. The university is composed of a liberal arts school, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 undergraduate,…
- Rankings
#28 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #28 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #28 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National Universities
Ranked #28 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #29 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
World rank
Ranked #55 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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University Park, Los Angeles, California, 90089
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