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Q:   What is the University of Southern California ranked in MBA?
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In the QS Global MBA rankings 2025, USC ranks at #34, whereas, in the previous year, it ranked at #37. This shows that the university's ranking improved in 2025. Indicators considered to evaluate these rankings are thought leadership, ROI, diversity, employability, entrepreneurship & alumni outcomes. The Global MBA rankings depict that USC ranks among the Top 100 Universities Worldwide in 2025. The duration of this course is 2 years. Also, for international students, this course is eligible for OPT-STEM extension.

Q:   What is the GMAT score for USC MBA?
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The University of Southern California acceptance rate for MBA course is 31%. The average GMAT score is 742 for the Class of 2025. The average GPA is 3.55. Other details for USC MBA are-

  • Average GRE: 322
  • Class size: 176
  • Average years of work experience: 6
  • International student percentage: 43%
  • Women: 31%
Q:   Is GMAT required to pursue an MBA at USC?
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Yes, a GMAT score is required to get into the MBA course of Southern California University. The average GMAT score is 722 for Fall 2023 entering class. The application requirements to get into this course are:

  • Application for admission with $155 application fee
  • 4-year UG degree or equivalent
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two required essays (Additional one, optional)
  • A resume
  • TOEFL / IELTS score
Q:   How to apply for USC MBA?
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 In order to apply for the pg courses at the University of Southern California first of all review the programme and application requirements. Check application deadlines, appear for standardized tests and collect the required documents. Then complete the online application and submit the required documents. Lastly check your admission decision.

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University of Southern California MBA/PGDM
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Fee componentsAmount (for 1 - 4 years)
INR 61.99 L - 1.41 Cr
INR 8.24 L - 14.68 L
INR 2.18 L - 2.92 L
INR 56.06 K - 2.97 L
INR 6.35 L - 11.91 L
INR 79.32 L - 1.73 Cr
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Answered 4 days ago

For the Class of 2025, USC MBA placement rate is 71%, within 3 months of graduation. The average salary of the MBA graduates is USD 142,184 (Around INR 1.36 Cr.) and the signing bonus is USD 35,896. Top recruiting companies of USC are- 

  • Amazon
  • Microsoft
  • Deloitte
  • PwC
  • Nike
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Mattel

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Nishtha Singh

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Not the single most expensive university in the U.S. But, certainly one of the expensive universities to study in the U.S. The University of Southern California ranks at #64 in the Best Value Schools ranking by U.S. News for 2026. 

  • The total cost of attendance for UG courses in 2026-27 at the Uni of

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Ishita Singh

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The total no. of students at USC is 46,000+. For Fall 2025, the total no. of international students enrolled is 11,959. Out of this, the total no. of Indian students enrolled is 2,136. Indian is placed at #2 position from where the students at USC hail from. 

CountriesNo. of Students
China5,760
Taiwan548
South Korea542
Canada427
Hong Kong157

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Himanshi Shekhar

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All Indian students who apply by the specified deadline at the Uni of Southern California are eligible to get the merit scholarship (UG level). These merit scholarships are awarded on the comprehensive, holistic review of students' profile. As such, there are no minimum eligibility requirements for

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Nishtha Shukla

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American Film Institute and USC are two film schools that are top film schools in the USA for Indian students. AFI Conservatory is a hand-on graduate school focused on specialised filmmaking. Whereas, USC is a major university that offers UG and PG courses and there is one School of Cinematic Arts.

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