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
$42,768
$23,454
$66,222
Annenberg General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$50,480
$28,250
$73,934
Journalism
Master's
$74,124
$27,067
$102,374
Specialized Journalism
Master's
$69,930
$23,254
$93,184
Specialized Journalism (The Arts)
Master's
$69,930
$23,254
$93,184
Global Communications (Year 2)
Master's
$44,100
$21,200
$65,300
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Gerontology General Master's
Master's
$42,768
$23,454
$66,222
Gerontology General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$50,480
$23,454
$73,934
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Dornsife General Master's
Master's
$42,768
$23,454
$66,222
Dornsife General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$50,480
$23,454
$73,934
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
LL.M. Program
Master's
$82,178
$23,454
$105,632
J.D. Program
J.D.
$82,178
$23,454
$105,632
Master of Comparative Law
Master's
$82,178
$23,454
$105,632
Master of Studies in Law
Master's
$56,333
$23,454
$79,787
Dispute Resolution
Master's
$56,333
$23,454
$79,787
Dispute Resolution
Graduate Certificate
$35,027
$23,454
$58,481
U.S. Legal Studies
Graduate Certificate
$82,178
$23,454
$105,632
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Biokinesiology Master's
Master's
$42,768
$23,454
$66,222
Biokinesiology Ph.D.
Ph.D.
$50,480
$23,454
$73,934
Physical Therapy
DPT
$67,092
$23,454
$90,546
Occupational Therapy 1 Year
Master's
$50,288
$23,454
$73,742
Occupational Therapy 2 Year (Summer)
Master's
$66,048
$23,454
$89,502
Occupational Therapy Doctorate
OTD
$61,608
$23,454
$85,062
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Keck General Master's
Master's
$42,768
$23,454
$66,222
Keck General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$50,480
$23,454
$73,934
Medicine
M.D.
$67,197
$26,060
$93,257
Public Health
Master's
$51,562
$20,716
$72,278
Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Master's
$53,908
$23,454
$77,362
Neuroimaging and Informatics
Master's
$50,480
$23,454
$73,934
Global Medicine
Master's
$58,992
$20,848
$79,840
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Accounting with Summer Intensive
Master's
$80,100
$28,450
$108,550
Accounting
Master's
$66,504
$23,454
$89,958
Business Taxation with Summer Intensive
Master's
$80,100
$28,450
$108,550
Business Taxation
Master's
$66,504
$23,454
$89,958
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Business Administration
M.S.
$42,973
$23,454
$66,427
Business Administration
Ph.D.
$61,813
$23,454
$85,267
1-Yr Mid-Career IBEAR
M.B.A.
$116,141
$43,516
$159,657
Executive MBA (EMBA)
M.B.A.
$77,972
$26,060
$104,032
Business Administration (Full Time)
M.B.A.
$73,858
$26,060
$99,918
Business Analytics
M.S.
$39,848
$23,454
$63,302
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
M.S.
$63,308
$23,454
$86,762
Finance
M.S.
$76,269
$29,699
$105,968
Global Supply Chain Management
M.S.
$51,058
$23,454
$74,512
Management Studies
M.M.S.T.
$50,893
$23,454
$74,347
Marketing
M.S.
$64,462
$30,749
$95,211
Social Entrepreneurship
M.S.
$63,769
$28,370
$92,139
Marshall Graduate Certificate (General)
Graduate Certificate
$37,324
$23,454
$59,806
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Dentistry
DDS
$110,964
$28,267
$139,231
ASPID
DDS
$115,335
$29,537
$144,872
Craniofacial Biology
Ph.D.
$25,910
$23,454
$49,364
Biomaterials and Digital Dentistry
M.S.
$52,190
$23,454
$75,644
Biomedical Implants and Tissue Engineering
M.S.
$52,190
$23,454
$75,644
Advanced Endodontics
Graduate Certificate
$93,673
$25,790
$119,463
Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Graduate Certificate
$2,537
$23,454
$25,991
Advanced Orthodontics
Graduate Certificate
$84,927
$25,790
$110,717
Advanced Pediatric Dentistry
Graduate Certificate
$87,418
$25,790
$113,208
Advanced Periodontology
Graduate Certificate
$88,486
$25,790
$114,276
Advanced Prosothodontics
Graduate Certificate
$87,429
$25,790
$113,219
Oral Medicine
Graduate Certificate
$96,373
$25,790
$122,163
Advanced Operative and Adhesive Dentistry
Graduate Certificate
$60,352
$26,060
$86,412
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Price General Master's
Master's
$42,768
$23,454
$66,222
Price General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$50,480
$23,454
$73,934
Health Administration
Master's
$59,365
$23,454
$81,847
Real Estate Development
Master's
$91,306
$28,371
$119,677
IPPAM
Master's
$73,003
$44,334
$117,337
Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Master's
$80,828
$31,272
$112,100
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Roski General Master's
Master's
$42,768
$23,454
$66,222
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Rossier General Master's
Master's
$42,768
$23,454
$66,222
Educational Leadership
Ed.D.
$40,321
$23,454
$62,803
Global Executive
Ed.D.
$38,155.00
$21,200
$59,355
Urban Education Policy
Ph.D.
$40,321
$23,454
$62,803
Marriage and Family Therapy
Master's
$78,343
$35,019
$113,362
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Master of Architecture, First Professional Degree
Master's
$63,982
$23,454
$86,464
Master of Advanced Architectural Studies: Post-Professional Degree
Master's
$88,178
$29,551
$117,729
Master of Building Science
Master's
$48,492
$23,454
$70,974
Master of Heritage Conservation
Master's
$48,492
$23,454
$70,974
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.
How to Submit Your 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.
Guidelines for Acceptable Financial Documents
All submitted financial support documents must include:
1. Name of the account holder.
2. Date of issue (which must be within one year of your intended program start date).
3. Name of the bank or financial institution on official letterhead.
4. Amount available for withdrawal (conversion to USD is not necessary).
5. Professional, certified translations if financial documents are not in English.
6. Confidential Statement for Sponsored Studies at USC if the financial documents are not in the USC applicant’s name.