While it is not necessary to submit proof of financial support or passport copies to be considered for admission, we highly recommend doing so at your earliest convenience. If you are admitted to and choose to attend USC, this will help expedite the issuance of your I-20 or DS-2019 for your F-1 or J-1 student visa application. If you are currently in the U.S. studying on an F-1 or J-1 visa, or participating in post-graduation OPT, you must also submit financial documents per the instructions below to transfer your SEVIS record to USC and receive a USC I-20.
Since USC provides funding to most PhD students it admits, applicants to PhD programs need only submit a passport copy. No financial statement is required unless the student is admitted and the university has confirmed that no funding will be provided.
Program Costs
As an international student, you must submit proof of your ability to cover your total program costs for the first year of study on campus on an F-1 or J-1 visa, as determined by the USC Financial Aid Office. For example, you may not subtract living costs if you intend to live with a relative in Los Angeles or if you intend to enroll in fewer units. This documentation is required by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in order to receive your immigration documents from USC and ultimately your student visa.
The total cost of attendance below reflects total tuition and fees for one year of study only. The cost also includes health insurance, student programming fees, and living expenses in Los Angeles. You are not required to show evidence of financial ability beyond your program’s cost listed below. The cost is estimated for immigration purposes only and is not negotiable.
To determine your program costs, please select the program to which you are applying from the table below.
Please note: If you have dependents who will apply for F-2/J-2 visas, you must be able to provide an additional $13,403 for your spouse and $6,701 for each child.
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Annenberg General Master's
Master's
$45,021
$24,256
$69,277
Annenberg General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$53,161
$24,256
$77,417
Journalism
Master's
$79,459
$38,746
$118,205
Specialized Journalism
Master's
$71,011
$24,256
$95,267
Specialized Journalism (The Arts)
Master's
$71,011
$24,256
$95,267
Global Communications (Year 2)
Master's
$45,021
$24,256
$69,277
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Gerontology General Master's
Master's
$45,021
$24,256
$69,277
Gerontology General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$53,161
$24,256
$77,417
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Dornsife General Master's
Master's
$45,021
$24,256
$69,277
Dornsife General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$53,161
$24,256
$77,417
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
All LL.M. Programs
Master's
$75,439
$24,256
$99,695
J.D. Program
J.D.
$75,439
$24,256
$99,695
Master of Comparative Law
Master's
$75,439
$24,256
$99,695
Master of Studies in Law
Master's
$75,439
$24,256
$99,695
Master of Dispute Resolution
Master's
$75,439
$24,256
$99,695
Dispute Resolution
Graduate Certificate
$75,439
$24,256
$99,695
U.S. Legal Studies
Graduate Certificate
$75,439
$24,256
$99,695
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Biokinesiology Master's
Master's
$45,021
$24,256
$69,277
Biokinesiology Ph.D.
Ph.D.
$53,161
$24,256
$77,417
Physical Therapy
DPT
$70,821
$24,256
$95,077
Occupational Therapy 1 Year
Master's
$52,969
$24,256
$77,225
Occupational Therapy 2 Year (Summer)
Master's
$69,585
$24,256
$93,841
Occupational Therapy Doctorate
OTD
$64,911
$24,256
$89,167
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Keck General Master's
Master's
$45,021
$24,256
$69,277
Keck General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$53,161
$24,256
$77,417
Medicine
M.D.
$73,935
$32,340
$106,275
Public Health
Master's
$64,767
$24,256
$89,023
Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Master's
$56,696
$24,256
$80,952
Neuroimaging and Informatics
Master's
$53,161
$24,256
$77,417
Global Medicine
Master's
$60,948
$24,256
$85,204
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Accounting with Summer Intensive
Master's
$82,728
$29,240
$111,968
Accounting
Master's
$71,676
$24,256
$95,932
Business Taxation with Summer Intensive
Master's
$82,728
$29,240
$111,968
Business Taxation
Master's
$71,676
$24,256
$95,932
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Business Administration
M.S.
$46,161
$24,256
$70,417
Business Administration
Ph.D.
$65,371
$24,256
$89,627
1-Yr Mid-Career IBEARExecutive MBA (EMBA)
M.B.A.
$124,897
$41,948
$166,845
Executive MBA (EMBA)
M.B.A.
$59,591
$24,256
$83,847
Business Administration (Full Time)
M.B.A.
$80,957
$26,951
$107,908
Business Analytics
M.S.
$41,977
$24,256
$66,233
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
M.S.
$68,831
$24,256
$93,087
Finance
M.S.
$81,066
$32,233
$113,299
Global Supply Chain Management
M.S.
$60,041
$24,256
$84,297
Management Studies
M.M.S.T.
$54,529
$24,256
$78,785
Marketing
M.S.
$68,241
$32,341
$100,582
Social Entrepreneurship
M.S.
$67,939
$28,951
$96,890
Marshall Graduate Certificate (General)
Graduate Certificate
$40,951
$24,256
$65,207
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Dentistry
DDS
$122,389
$32,340
$154,729
ASPID
DDS
$123,451
$32,212
$155,663
Craniofacial Biology
Ph.D.
$28,242
$24,256
$52,498
Biomaterials and Digital Dentistry
M.S.
$52,518
$24,256
$76,774
Biomedical Implants and Tissue Engineering
M.S.
$52,518
$24,256
$76,774
Advanced Endodontics
Graduate Certificate
$109,238
$26,858
$136,096
Advanced Orthodontics
Graduate Certificate
$90,552
$26,876
$117,428
Advanced Pediatric Dentistry
Graduate Certificate
$92,209
$26,876
$119,085
Advanced Periodontology
Graduate Certificate
$92,209
$26,876
$119,085
Advanced Prosthodontics
Graduate Certificate
$112,852
$26,876
$139,728
Oral Medicine
Graduate Certificate
$111,938
$26,858
$138,796
Advanced Operative and Adhesive Dentistry
Graduate Certificate
$64,945
$28,205
$93,150
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Price General Master's
Master's
$45,021
$24,256
$69,277
Price General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$53,161
$24,256
$77,417
Health Administration
Master's
$64,767
$24,256
$89,023
Real Estate Development
$99,716
$97,662
$30,993
$128,655
Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Master's
$85,321
$32,233
$117,554
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Roski General Master's
Master's
$45,021
$24,256
$69,277
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Rossier General Master's
Master's
$45,021
$24,256
$69,277
Educational Leadership
Ed.D.
$45,021
$24,256
$69,277
Global Executive
Ed.D.
$898
$285
$1,183
Urban Education Policy
Ph.D.
$53,161
$24,256
$77,417
Marriage and Family Therapy
Master's
$80,957
$35,884
$116,841
Organizational Change and Leadership
Ed.D.
$898
$285
$1,183
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Master of Architecture, First Professional Degree
Master's
$71,462
$24,256
$95,718
Master of Advanced Architectural Studies: Post-Professional Degree
Master's
$88,178
$29,551
$117,729
Master of Building Science
Master's
$53,161
$24,256
$77,417
Master of Heritage Conservation
Master's
$53,161
$24,256
$77,417
Master of Landscape Architecture, First Professional Degree
These program costs are calculated for immigration purposes only and should not be considered a bill of expense. Actual costs may vary based on course load, living situation, lifestyle, etc. For estimated actual costs for your program, please visit the USC Office of Financial Aid website or contact your academic department.
What is an Acceptable Financial Document?
Please click the following link for information on the requirements for financial documents.
Please upload your financial documents and passport copy on the “Documents” tab in the “Supporting Information” segment of your application. You may do so as part of your application when you submit. Alternately, you can upload these documents to your application after you have already submitted. Please note that there is only one upload option available for each type of document, so you must consolidate your documents. If you already used this option on your application and still need to send us additional material, you can send them as attachments in PDF or JPEG format here after you select “Immigration Matters (I-20s, Visas, etc)” under the Select a Category drop down menu.
If your program has already notified you that you are academically eligible for admission, please submit your documents directly here (after you select “Immigration Matters (I-20s, Visas, etc)” under the Select a Category drop down menu) as this will help prevent unnecessary delays. Documents submitted through your application after you’ve been notified of your academic eligibility for admission will not be reviewed.
Please note: Please do not send us your documents prior to submitting your application. Mailing your financial documents and passport copies is not recommended. Original financial documents are not required.