<p>I read this statement on a the thread asking about using the Hitler quote or not for the USC application, and I was wondering if the statement above was accurate about USC. I thought that USC was not religiously affiliated (it’s not religiously affiliated, maybe she mixed that up with Pepperdine), and if it is conservative then how come 52% of USC’s population is made up of minorities?? I just want some insight from current and past USC alumni, or people who somehow know about the atmosphere of the school.</p>
<p>The population is so incredibly diverse that I find it hard to believe that the university is overwhelmingly conservative. Funding might come from “conservative” sources, but the student population is certainly very balanced. I mean, they did have Michael Moore as a guest speaker…</p>
<p>Having grown up with mostly military brats at my High School, I can surely say that the viewpoint here at USC is NOT conservative at all. I’m not saying that there aren’t ANY conservatives on campus though (you’ll find that most ROTC students are).</p>
<p>USC is probably one of the more liberal (politically) private colleges in comparison to Ivy Leagues or other California private schools. There are students here who are both liberals and conservatives so it wouldn’t be hard to find your political niche in the school.</p>