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University of Southern California
(USC)
About
The University of Southern California is a private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California and has an enrollment of more than 47,000 students.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 116 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 42,840
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 27%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
- Staff
- 28,873
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
50 subjectsARWU
49 subjectsUS News
35 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 42 | 69.2 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | =47 | 65.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 54 | 72.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 56 | 68.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 58 | 61.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | =82 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 87 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | =91 | 63.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 101â125 | 57.3 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101â125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 126â150 | 56.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Southern California?
University of Southern California's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 153, THE Rank =73, ARWU Rank 68, US News Rank 77.
When was University of Southern California founded?
University of Southern California was founded in 1880.
What are the top subjects at University of Southern California?
Top subjects at University of Southern California include: Communication & Media Studies, Finance, Marketing, Management, Medical Technology.
Where is University of Southern California located?
University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, United States.