<p>This year’s estimate is:
$13,334 Room and board*
*Includes average rent and the standard meal plan for students living in on-campus freshman housing.
<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/undergraduates1/costs.html”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/undergraduates1/costs.html</a></p>
<p>Again, if you choose something higher-priced, the difference will come out of your pocket. They won’t give you more money for choosing the swankiest option :)</p>