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 enroll at USC, this will help expedite the issuance of your I-20 or DS-2019.
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
The total cost of attendance is calculated by the USC Financial Aid Office and reflects total tuition and fees for one year of study including health insurance, student programming fees, and living expenses in Los Angeles. The cost is estimated for immigration purposes only and is not negotiable.
As an international student, you must submit proof of your ability to cover your total program costs for the first year of study, as determined by the 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.
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 $7,200 for your spouse and $3,600 for each child.
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Annenberg General Master's
Master's
$36,328.00
$20,988.00
$57,316.00
Annenberg General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$43,205.00
$20,988.00
$64,193.00
Specialized Journalism
Master's
$57,158.00
$20,988.00
$78,109.00
Global Communications (Year 2)
Master's
$43,205.00
$20,988.00
$64,193.00
Specialized Journalism (The Arts)
Master's
$57,158.00
$20,988.00
$78,109.00
Journalism
Master's
$64,191.00
$23,153.00
$87,344.00
Digital Social Media
Master's
$57,652.00
$27,984.00
$85,636.00
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Gerontology General Master's
Master's
$36,328.00
$20,988.00
$57,316.00
Gerontology General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$43,205.00
$20,988.00
$64,193.00
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Dornsife General Master's
Master's
$36,328.00
$20,988.00
$57,316.00
Dornsife General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$43,205.00
$20,988.00
$64,193.00
Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program
$65,130.00
$27,983.00
$93,113.00
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
LL.M. Program
Master's
$62,454.00
$20,988.00
$83,442.00
J.D. Program
J.D.
$62,454.00
$20,988.00
$83,442.00
Master of Comparative Law
Master's
$62,454.00
$20,988.00
$83,442.00
U.S. Legal Studies
Graduate Certificate
$62,454.00
$20,988.00
$83,442.00
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Biokinesiology Master's
Master's
$36,328.00
$20,988.00
$57,316.00
Biokinesiology Ph.D.
Ph.D.
$43,205.00
$20,988.00
$64,193.00
Physical Therapy
DPT
$67,686.00
$20,988.00
$88,674.00
Occupational Therapy 1 Year
Master's
$55,315.00
$20,988.00
$76,303.00
Occupational Therapy 2 Year (Summer)
Master's
$64,852.00
$32,587.00
$87,439.00
Occupational Therapy Doctorate
OTD
$55,315.00
$20,988,00
$76,303.00
Occupational Science
Ph.D.
$43,205.00
$20,988,00
$64,193.00
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Keck General Master's
Master's
$36,328.00
$20,988.00
$57,316.00
Keck General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$43,205.00
$20,988.00
$64,193.00
Medicine
M.D.
$63,686.00
$27,984.00
$91,670.00
Public Health
Master's
$51,562.00
$20,716.00
$72,278.00
Physician Assistant
MPAP
$60,121.00
$26,880.00
$87,001.00
Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Master's
$45,293.00
$20,988.00
$66,281.00
Neuroimaging and Informatics
Master's
$44,598.00
$20,716.00
$65,314.00
Global Medicine
Master's
$47,771.00
$22,154.00
$69,925.00
Nurse Anesthesia
Master's
$60,469.00
$34,338.00
$94,807.00
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Accounting with Summer Intensive
Master's
$67,271.00
$31,592.00
$98,863.00
Accounting
Master's
$53,695.00
$20,998.00
$74,683.00
Business Taxation with Summer Intensive
Master's
$67,271.00
$31,592.00
$98,863.00
Business Taxation
Master's
$53,695.00
$20,998.00
$74,683.00
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Business Administration
M.S.
$37,173.00
$20,988.00
$58,181.00
Business Administration
Ph.D.
$53,355.00
$20,988.00
$74,343.00
1-Yr Mid-Career IBEAR
M.B.A.
$108,812.00
$26,818.00
$135,630.00
Executive MBA (EMBA)
M.B.A.
$68,956.00
$22,153.00
$91,109.00
Business Administration (Full Time)
M.B.A.
$68,353.00
$23,320.00
$91,673.00
Management Studies
M.M.S.T.
$44,013.00
$20,988.00
$65,001.00
Finance
M.S.
$67,104.00
$25,591.00
$92,695.00
Global Supply Chain Management
M.S.
$40,034.00
$20,988.00
$61,022.00
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
M.S.
$48,291.00
$20,988.00
$69,279.00
Social Entrepreneurship
M.S.
$48,261.00
$20,988.00
$69,249.00
Analytics
M.S.
$33,753.00
$20,988.00
$54,741.00
Marketing
M.S.
$56,876.00
$27,893.00
$84,769.00
Marshall Graduate Certificate (General)
Graduate Certificate
$32,863.00
$20,988.00
$53,851.00
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Dentistry
DDS
$106,049.00
$27,984.00
$134,033.00
ASPID
DDS
$108,366.00
$27,863.00
$136,229.00
Craniofacial Biology
Master's
$35,917.00
$20,988.00
$56,905.00
Craniofacial Biology
Ph.D.
$22,410.00
$20,988.00
$43,398.00
Advanced Endodontics
Graduate Certificate
$84,655.00
$24,410.00
$109,065.00
Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Graduate Certificate
$2,812.00
$27,893.00
$30,705.00
Advanced Orthodontics
Graduate Certificate
$76,928.00
$24,410.00
$101,338.00
Advanced Pediatric Dentistry
Graduate Certificate
$78,391.00
$24,410.00
$102,801.00
Advanced Periodontology
Graduate Certificate
$77,093.00
$24,410.00
$101,503.00
Advanced Prosothodontics
Graduate Certificate
$77,093.00
$24,410.00
$101,503.00
Dental Hygiene
M.S.
$40,954.00
$27,984.00
$68,938.00
Oral Medicine
Graduate Certificate
$85,555.00
$24,410.00
$109,965.00
Advanced Operative and Adhesive Dentistry
Graduate Certificate
$47,909.00
$27,984.00
$75,893.00
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Price General Master's
Master's
$36,328.00
$20,988.00
$57,316.00
Price General Doctorate
Ph.D.
$43,205.00
$20,988.00
$64,193.00
Health Administration
Master's
$53,355.00
$20,988.00
$74,343.00
Real Estate Development
Master's
$87,001.00
$26,742.00
$113,743.00
IPPAM
Master's
$65,259.00
$31,422.00
$96,681.00
Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Master's
$70,015.00
$27,983.00
$97,998.00
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Roski General Master's
Master's
$36,328.00
$20,988.00
$57,316.00
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Rossier General Master's
Master's
$36,328.00
$20,988.00
$57,316.00
Educational Leadership
Ed.D.
$35,122.00
$20,988.00
$55,838.00
Global Executive
Ed.D.
$38,155.00
$17,928.00
$56,043.00
Urban Education Policy
Ph.D.
$36,273.00
$20,988.00
$57,261.00
Marriage and Family Therapy
Master's
$47,724.00
$31,437.00
$79,161.00
Program Name
Degree Type
Tuition
Living
Total
Master of Architecture, First Professional Degree
Master's
$56,821.00
$20,988.00
$77,809.00
Master of Advanced Architectural Studies: Post-Professional Degree
Master's
$81,076.00
$27,893.00
$108,969.00
Master of Building Science
Master's
$43,260.00
$20,988.00
$64,248.00
Master of Heritage Conservation
Master's
$43,260.00
$20,988.00
$64,248.00
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 do not send us your documents prior to submitting your application. Please upload your financial documents and passport copy on the “Documents” tab in the “Supporting Materials” 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.
Please note: Mailing in 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.