The average cost of attendance is detailed below and includes tuition, fees, books and living expenses during the nine-month academic year.
| Living On/Off Campus | |
|---|---|
| Total | $110,543* |
| Tuition | $ 3,101 Gould per unit rate; $2,354 Dornsife per unit rate |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,931 |
| Books/Supplies | $2,200 |
| Housing Rent | $13,050 |
| Meals | $7,660 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,736 |
| Transportation | $2,782 |
*International Students: Upon admission to our Fall 2024 class, you must provide proof of funds in the amount of $74,093 for the purpose of your I-20 documents for your F-1 student visa. Please note that this amount does not reflect your actual tuition and fees to attend Gould School of Law. Please plan to budget sufficient funds using the above Estimated Cost of Attendance.
The figures below represent the cost for a full academic year. These fees are divided equally between the fall and spring semesters unless otherwise noted.
| Tuition | $3,101 per unit (Gould); $2,354per unit (Dornsife) |
| USC Health Center Fee | $1,300 |
| Graduate & International Programs Fee (Fall only) | $175 |
| Graduate Programming Fee | $80 |
| Student Bar Association Fee | $120 |
| Norman Topping Scholarship Fee | $22 |
| USC Health Insurance Plan (Can be waived, if proof of coverage provided)* | $3,040 (Fall = $1,063; Spring/ Summer =$1,977) |
| Tuition Refund Insurance (Optional) | $260 (estimate) |
| Parking Permit (Optional) | $1,000 (estimate) |
| USC Dental Insurance (Optional) | $136 (fall only, but coverage is for the full year) |
*International Students: Please note that most international health insurance plans are not accepted. Thus, most international students purchase the USC Health Insurance Plan. Your insurance plan must meet the minimum requirements to support your visa as well as the criteria listed here.
Note: Your admission commitment deposit will be credited towards your tuition and fees.
