A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at USC are predominantly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
40%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
22%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
13%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 19% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Southern California with a gender ratio of 30% women to 25% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, USC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
25%
|
| Women |
30%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11,911
|
| Women |
14,213
|
USC serves a low number of students outside of California, with 43 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
43%
|
| Out of State |
38%
|
| Foreign |
19%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
20% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 3.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123961 IPEDS survey data for University of Southern California.
Last updated February 24, 2025