University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA
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    Faculty & Research

    548 faculty · 14 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Science88 faculty · 14 courses avg h-index 39.5 #5 of 88 in Computer Science
    Bhaskar Krishnamachari, Ming Hsieh Faculty Fellow and Professor h-index 115
    Notable: “Directed diffusion” (2000) · 5,403 citations
    Ramesh Govindan, Northrop Grumman Chair and Professor h-index 89
    Notable: “Directed diffusion” (2000) · 5,403 citations
    C.-C. Jay Kuo, Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering h-index 89
    Notable: “Texture analysis and classification with tree-structured wavelet transform” (1993) · 1,336 citations
    Maja Mataric, Chan Soon-Shiong Chair and Distinguished Professor h-index 84
    Notable: “A Formal Analysis and Taxonomy of Task Allocation in Multi-Robot Systems” (2004) · 1,670 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Programming · Object Oriented Programming · Data Structures · Discrete Methods in Computer Science · Operating Systems · Introduction to Programming Systems Design +8 more
    Music79 faculty avg h-index 19.4 #1 of 13 in Visual & Performing Arts
    William Coppola, Faculty, Music Teaching & Learning h-index 7
    Joanna Demers, Faculty, Musicology h-index 6
    Beatriz Ilari, Faculty, Music Teaching & Learning h-index 3
    Musicking in the Margins (Musicando as margens) with Dr. Graziela Bortz (UNESP, Brazil), supported by SEMPRE (UK). Publications: Peer-Reviewed Articles (Selected) Cho, E., & Ilari, B. (2021). Mothers as home DJs: Recorded music and you
    Notable: “Music, drama, and social development in Portuguese children” (2023) · 16 citations
    Jon Burlingame, Faculty, Screen Scoring h-index 2
    Mechanical Engineering61 faculty avg h-index 28.8 #24 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Yong Chen, Adjunct Research Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering h-index 77
    Notable: “The status, challenges, and future of additive manufacturing in engineering” (2015) · 2,577 citations
    Petros A Ioannou, A.V. Balakrishnan Chair and University Professor h-index 66
    Notable: “Robust adaptive control” (1995) · 5,706 citations
    Ishwar K. Puri, Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering h-index 53
    Charlie S Campbell, Professor Emeritus of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering h-index 41
    Drama/Theatre Arts44 faculty avg h-index 36.5 #1 of 13 in Visual & Performing Arts
    Natsuko Ohama, Professor of Theatre Practice in Voice h-index 112
    Notable: “10-Year Outcomes after Monitoring, Surgery, or Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer” (2016) · 2,651 citations
    Sharon Marie Carnicke, Professor of Theatre Critical Studies h-index 13
    Melinda C. Finberg, Associate Professor of Theatre Practice in Critical Studies h-index 1
    Alexandra Billings, Associate Professor of Acting
    Industrial Engineering22 faculty avg h-index 31.8 #30 of 84 in Engineering
    Maged M. Dessouky, Tryon Chair and Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering h-index 51
    Notable: “Ridesharing: The state-of-the-art and future directions” (2013) · 881 citations
    Qiang Huang, Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Chemical Engineering h-index 46
    Notable: “Planning walking patterns for a biped robot” (2001) · 853 citations
    Randolph Hall, J.A. Tiberti Chair and Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering h-index 37
    Notable: “Distribution Strategies that Minimize Transportation and Inventory Costs” (1985) · 436 citations
    Victoria Stodden, Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering h-index 32
    Notable: “When Does Non-Negative Matrix Factorization Give a Correct Decomposition into Parts?” (2004) · 711 citations
    Economics12 faculty avg h-index 14.2 #47 of 104 in Economics
    Antonio Bento, Professor of Public Policy and Economics h-index 28
    Notable: “The Effects of Urban Spatial Structure on Travel Demand in the United States” (2005) · 545 citations
    Daniel Bennett, Associate Professor (Research) of Economics h-index 27
    Notable: “The conservation status of the world’s reptiles” (2012) · 915 citations
    Marco Angrisani, Associate Professor (Research) of Economics h-index 18
    Span household finance, labor and health economics, and the economics of aging. Another strand of my work concerns data collection and different aspects of survey methodology, from sampling and weighting techniques, to questionnaire design
    Notable: “LASI-DAD study: a protocol for a prospective cohort study of late-life cognition and dementia in India” (2019) · 74 citations
    Silvia Barcellos, Associate Professor (Research) of Economics h-index 17
    Span health and labor economics. Her work has been published at the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the American Economic Journal: Applied Economic s, Healt
    Notable: “Child Gender and Parental Investments In India: Are Boys and Girls Treated Differently?” (2013) · 323 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Southern California. University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA reports an overall acceptance rate of 9.2%, an early-round acceptance rate of 8.4%, an SAT middle 50% of 1450–1530, a class size of 3,498, and a yield of 40.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Large private research university. Strong film school (SCA). Urban LA campus. Good alumni network.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Southern California: key admissions facts

    University of Southern California's overall acceptance rate is 9.2% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Southern California's early-round acceptance rate is 8.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Southern California's SAT middle-50% range is 1450–1530 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Southern California is about 3.86 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Southern California's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 40.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Southern California for families earning under $75,000 is about $17,197 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Southern California on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Southern California cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $16,789 per year in net price at University of Southern California, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $55,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $20,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Southern California: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$16,789
    $30,001–$48,000$14,234
    $48,001–$75,000$20,567
    $75,001–$110,000$30,890
    Over $110,000$55,234
    Tuition (before aid)$66,640
    Room and board$19,200

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Southern California?

    University of Southern California's overall acceptance rate is 9.2%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 8.4%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Southern California?

    Admitted students at University of Southern California typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1450–1530 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.86, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Southern California?

    Getting into University of Southern California is extremely difficult: it admits 9.2% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Southern California offer early decision or early action?

    University of Southern California offers early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 8.4%, versus 9.2% overall.

    How much does University of Southern California cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Southern California — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $17,197 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Southern California cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $16,789 per year in net price at University of Southern California, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $55,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $20,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

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