Tuition & Fees
Tuition
Both on-campus (residential) and online (DEN@Viterbi) students pay the same tuition. Viterbi Graduate Tuition:
| Academic Year | Per Unit Rate | 3-unit Course | 4-unit Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 - Summer 2027* | $2,742 | $8,226 | $10,960 |
| Fall 2025 - Summer 2026* | $2,665 | $7,995 | $10,660 |
| * Tuition is the same for on-campus and online students | |||
Mandatory Fees - 2026/27
| Fee Description | Fee Amount | On-Campus | DEN@Viterbi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Health Center Fee for 2026-27 | $720/semester | ||
| Norman Topping Student Aid Fee | $11/semester | ||
| Graduate Student Programming Fee (On-Campus students) | $40/semester | ||
| Graduate Student Programming Fee (DEN@Viterbi students) | $20/semester | ||
| Exam Proctoring | $40 - $100 per course | ||
| Transportation Fee | $151/semester | ||
| Health Insurance (U.S.-based health insurance is required, but it does not have to be through USC) | Fall 2025: $1,224 Spring 2026: $2,298 |
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Downloadable Cost of Attendance documents that break down the tuition and fees by semester are available on the individual program pages under the Tuition & Fees tab on the left side of the page.
Payment
USC students may pay their tuition and fees online, via wire transfer or using a payment plan. Details can be found on the USC Student Financial Services Payment Options page. You can check your account balance through the On-line Academic Student Information System (OASIS). Log into OASIS through MyUSC.
USC also provides a Tuition Refund Insurance option that enables students to receive a 100% refund of term tuition and fees if they are are forced to withdraw for medical reasons.