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Tuition & Fees

Enrolled students are charged tuition and fees each semester. Tuition charges vary each semester based on the number of units you are enrolled in. Tuition and fees are subject to change each year and historically increase every year.

Cost of attendance is determined by the USC Financial Aid Office and will reflect tuition, all mandatory fees and, in some cases, certain allowances for living expenses. 

2024-2025 Academic Year Tuition Rates

All estimates below are based on 2024-2025 tuition rates. Rates are subject to change at any time.

For the 2024-2025 academic year, tuition for one semester is:

  • $2,201 per unit for students enrolled in 1-14 units.
  • $33,019 flat unit rate for students enrolled in 15-18 units.

The estimated total tuition for both the 4-semester and the 6-semester ISW MSW program is $105,656.

ISW MSW Full-Time Tuition Chart (4 semesters, 48 units)

SemesterUnitsEstimated TuitionCalculation
115$33,019Flat unit rate of $33,019
215$33,019Flat unit rate
39$19,8099 units x $2,201 per unit
49$19,8099 x $2,201
Total48$105,656 

Fees

All units and fees are charged per semester. Mandatory fees do not include books or housing. Fees are subject to change at any time and may differ depending on start date.

ChargesFallSpring
Graduate New Student Fee
one-time charge for first-year students
$55N/A
Student Health Center Fee$650$650
Student Programming$40$40
Norman Topping Student Aid Fund$11$11
Student Health Insurance
waived with proof of health insurance
$1,063$1,977
Student Transportation$117$117
Total$1,936$2,795
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Paying for Grad School

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the school is able to award scholarships to more than 65% of our incoming on-ground MSW students. 

Learn about Scholarships & Other Funding Methods