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 2023 - Summer 2024* | $2,424 | $7,272 | $9,696 |
| Fall 2022 - Summer 2023* | $2,309 | $6,927 | $9,236 |
| * Tuition is the same for on-campus and online students | |||
Mandatory Fees - 2023/24
| Fee Description | Fee Amount | On-Campus | DEN@Viterbi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Health Center Fee | $600/semester | ||
| Norman Topping Student Aid Fee | $11/semester | ||
| ENGR Student Programming Fee (On-Campus students) | $40/semester | ||
| ENGR Student Programming Fee (DEN@Viterbi students) | $20/semester | ||
| Exam Proctoring | $40 - $100 per course | ||
| Transportation Fee | $93/semester | ||
| Health Insurance (U.S.-based health insurance is required, but it does not have to be through USC) | Fall 2023: $948 Spring 2024: $1,765 |
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.