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Cost to Attend

As a USC student, the choices you make about your college costs will be unique to you. While the examples we give you are based on averages, it should give you a good idea of what to expect for your yearly college costs.

Estimated 2025-26 Costs

The tables below show estimated average costs for the 2025-26 school year (fall and spring) and are not a reflection of the tuition. Please only use these figures as cost-estimating tools. Your costs may vary from the details below depending on your major and unique needs. Housing, food, and other expenses may be based on your choice.

Undergraduate Students

Expenses (12 hours of enrollment per term) On Campus Student Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $12,288 $12,288 $12,288
Tech Fee $400 $400 $400
Books and Supplies $1,480 $1,480
$1,480
Weighted Average Program Fees $1,586 $1,586 $1,586
Housing $10,798 $8,460 $1,946
Food $5,578 $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,656 $4,656 $4,656
Transportation $2,578 $2,578 $2,578
Total $39,364 $37,026 $30,512
Expenses (12 hours of enrollment per term) On Campus Student Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition  $36,976 $36,976 $36,976
Tech Fee $400 $400 $400
Books and Supplies $1,480 $1,480
$1,480
Weighted Average Program Fees $1,586 $1,586 $1,586
Housing $10,798 $8,460 $1,946
Food $5,578 $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,656 $4,656 $4,656
Transportation $2,578 $2,578 $2,578
Total $64,052 $61,714

$55,200

Palmetto Programs

Expenses (12 hours of enrollment per term) On Campus Student Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $10,398 $10,398 $10,398
Tech Fee $312 $312 $312
Books and Supplies $1,480 $1,480
$1,480
Housing $10,798 $8,460 $1,946
Food $5,578 $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,656 $4,656 $4,656
Transportation $2,578 $2,578 $2,578
Total $35,800 $33,462 $26,948
Expenses (12 hours of enrollment per term) On Campus Student Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $20,856 $20,856 $20,856
Tech Fee $312 $312 $312
Books and Supplies $1,480 $1,480
$1,480
Housing $10,798 $8,460 $1,946
Food $5,578 $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,656 $4,656 $4,656
Transportation $2,578 $2,578 $2,578
Total $46,258 $43,920 $37,406

Graduate Students

Expenses (6 hours of enrollment per term) On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition $6,868 $6,868
Tech Fee $204 $204
Books and Supplies $740 $740
Weighted Average Program Fees $1,382 $1,382
Housing $10,036 $2,308
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,656 $4,656
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Total $32,042 $24,314
Expenses (6 hours of enrollment per term) On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $14,880 $14,880
Tech Fee $204 $204
Books and Supplies $720 $720
Weighted Average Program Fees $1,382 $1,382
Housing $10,036 $2,308
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,656 $4,656
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Total $40,054 $32,326

Graduate One Rate

Expenses (6 hours of enrollment per term) On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $6,868 $6,868
Tech Fee $204 $204
Books and Supplies $740 $740
Housing $10,036 $2,308
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,656 $4,656
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Total $30,660 $22,932

Law

Expenses (12 hours of enrollment per term) On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $20,322 $20,322
Tech Fee $400 $400
Books and Supplies $1,480 $1,480
Weighted Average Program Fees $3,000 $3,000
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,656 $4,656
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Total $49,114 $40,568
Expenses (12 hours of enrollment per term) On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $38,100 $38,100
Tech Fee $400 $400
Books and Supplies $1,480 $1,480
Weighted Average Program Fees $3,000 $3,000
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,656 $4,656
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Total $66,892 $58,346

PMBA

Expenses (6 hours of enrollment per term) On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $9,720 $9,720
Tech Fee $204 $204
Books and Supplies $740 $740
Housing $10,036 $2,308
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,656 $4,656
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Total $33,512 $25,784

M.D. Columbia

First Year (M1)

Expenses

On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $42,888 $42,888
Tech Fee $600 $600
Gross Anatomy (Program Fee) $1,000 $1,000
Books and Supplies $796 $796
Housing $12,330 $2,840
Food $6,200 $6,200
Personal $5,220 $5,220
Transportation $2,870 $2,870
Clinical Travel $88 $88
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $72,036

$62,546

 Second Year (M2)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $42,888 $42,888
Tech Fee $600 $600
USMLE $680 $680
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $13,564 $3,124
Food $6,820 $6,820
Personal $5,742 $5,742
Transportation $3,158 $3,158
Clinical Travel $124 $124
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $73,620 $63,180

Third Year (M3)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $42,888 $42,888
Tech Fee $600 $600
USMLE $680 $680
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $14,796 $3,408
Food $7,440 $7,440
Personal $6,264 $6,264
Transportation $3,444 $3,444
Clinical Travel $4,200 $4,200
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $80,356 $68,968

Fourth Year (M4)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $42,888 $42,888
Tech Fee $600 $600
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $12,330 $2,840
Food $6,200 $6,200
Personal $5,220 $5,220
Transportation $2,870 $2,870
Clinical Travel $2,800 $2,800
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Med Add-Ons (Residency Application) $480 $480
Total $73,432 $63,942

First Year (M1)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $87,150 $87,150
Tech Fee $600 $600
Gross Anatomy (Program Fee) $1,000 $1,000
Books and Supplies $796 $796
Housing $12,330 $2,840
Food $6,200 $6,200
Personal $5,220 $5,220
Transportation $2,870 $2,870
Clinical Travel $88 $88
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $116,298

$106,808

Second Year (M2)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $87,150 $87,150
Tech Fee $600 $600
USMLE $680 $680
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $13,564 $3,124
Food $6,820 $6,820
Personal $5,742 $5,742
Transportation $3,158 $3,158
Clinical Travel $124 $124
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $117,882 $107,442

Third Year (M3)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $87,150 $87,150
Tech Fee $600 $600
USMLE $680 $680
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $14,796 $3,408
Food $7,440 $7,440
Personal $6,264 $6,264
Transportation $3,444 $3,444
Clinical Travel $4,200 $4,200
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $124,618 $113,230

Fourth Year (M4)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $87,150 $87,150
Tech Fee $600 $600
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $12,330 $2,840
Food $6,200 $6,200
Personal $5,220 $5,220
Transportation $2,870 $2,870
Clinical Travel $2,800 $2,800
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Med Add-Ons (Residency Application) $480 $480
Total $117,694 $108,204

M.D. Greenville

First Year (MG1)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $42,888 $42,888
Tech Fee $600 $600
Gross Anatomy (Program Fee) $1,000 $1,000
Books and Supplies $335 $335
Housing $13,563 $3,124
Food $6,820 $6,820
Personal $5,742 $5,742
Transportation $3,157 $3,157
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $74,149

$63,710

Second Year (MG2)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $42,888 $42,888
Tech Fee $600 $600
USMLE $680 $680
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $13,563 $3,124
Food $6,820 $6,820
Personal $5,742 $5,742
Transportation $3,157 $3,157
Clinical Travel $462 $462
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $73,956 $63,517

Third Year (MG1)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $42,888 $42,888
Tech Fee $600 $600
USMLE $680 $680
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $14,796 $3,408
Food $7,440 $7,440
Personal $6,264 $6,264
Transportation $3,444 $3,444
Clinical Travel $1,156 $1,156
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $77,312 $65,924

Fourth Year (MG1)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $42,888 $42,888
Tech Fee $600 $600
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $12,330 $2,840
Food $6,200 $6,200
Personal $5,220 $5,220
Transportation $2,870 $2,870
Clinical Travel $700 $700
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Med Add-Ons (Residency Application) $480 $480
Total $71,332 $61,842

First Year (MG1)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $87,150 $87,150
Tech Fee $600 $600
Gross Anatomy (Program Fee) $1,000 $1,000
Books and Supplies $335 $335
Housing $13,563 $3,124
Food $6,820 $6,820
Personal $5,742 $5,742
Transportation $3,157 $3,157
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $118,411 $107,972

Second Year (MG2)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $87,150 $87,150
Tech Fee $600 $600
USMLE $680 $680
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $13,563 $3,124
Food $6,820 $6,820
Personal $5,742 $5,742
Transportation $3,157 $3,157
Clinical Travel $462 $462
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $118,218 $107,779

Third Year (MG3)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $87,150 $87,150
Tech Fee $600 $600
USMLE $680 $680
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $14,796 $3,408
Food $7,440 $7,440
Personal $6,264 $6,264
Transportation $3,444 $3,444
Clinical Travel $1,156 $1,156
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44

Total

$121,574 $110,186

Fourth Year (MG4)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $87,150 $87,150
Tech Fee $600 $600
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $12,330 $2,840
Food $6,200 $6,200
Personal $5,220 $5,220
Transportation $2,870 $2,870
Clinical Travel $700 $700
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Med Add-Ons (Residency Application) $480 $480
Total $115,594 $106,104

PCAT

First Year (P1)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $42,888 $42,888
Tech Fee $600 $600
Gross Anatomy (Program Fee) $1,000 $1,000
Books and Supplies $335 $335
Housing $14,796 $3,408
Food $7,440 $7,440
Personal $6,264 $6,264
Transportation $3,444 $3,444
Clinical Travel $1,022 $1,022
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $77,833 $66,445

Second Year (P2)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $42,888 $42,888
Tech Fee $600 $600
USMLE $680 $680
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $14,796 $3,408
Food $7,440 $7,440
Personal $6,264 $6,264
Transportation $3,444 $3,444
Clinical Travel $728 $728
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $76,884 $65,496

Third Year (P3)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $42,888 $42,888
Tech Fee $600 $600
USMLE $680 $680
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $12,381 $2,848
Food $4,645 $4,645
Personal $4,589 $4,589
Transportation $2,751 $2,751
Clinical Travel $500 $500
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Med Add-Ons (Residency Application) $480 $480
Total $69,558 $60,025

 

First Year (P1)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $87,150 $87,150
Tech Fee $600 $600
Gross Anatomy (Program Fee) $1,000 $1,000
Books and Supplies $335 $335
Housing $14,796 $3,408
Food $7,440 $7,440
Personal $6,264 $6,264
Transportation $3,444 $3,444
Clinical Travel $1,022 $1,022
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $122,095 $110,707

Second Year (P2)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $87,150 $87,150
Tech Fee $600 $600
USMLE $680 $680
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $14,796 $3,408
Food $7,440 $7,440
Personal $6,264 $6,264
Transportation $3,444 $3,444
Clinical Travel $728 $728
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Total $121,146 $109,758

Third Year (P3)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $87,150 $87,150
Tech Fee $600 $600
USMLE $680 $680
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $12,381 $2,848
Food $4,645 $4,645
Personal $6,264 $6,264
Transportation $2,751 $2,751
Clinical Travel $500 $500
Med Add-Ons (Disability Insurance) $44 $44
Med Add-Ons (Residency Application) $480 $480

Total

$113,820 $104,287

 

RX

First, Second, and Third Years (P1, P2, P3)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $23,840 $23,840
Tech Fee $400 $400
NAPLEX $500 $500
Books and Supplies $1,480 $1,480
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Total $50,170 $41,624

Fourth Year (P4)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $23,996 $23,996
Tech Fee $400 $400
NAPLEX $500 $500
NAPLEX/MPJE Application $200 $200
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Total $49,046 $40,500

 

First, Second, and Third Years (P1, P2, P3)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $36,134 $36,134
Tech Fee $400 $400
NAPLEX $500 $500
Books and Supplies $1,480 $1,480
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Total $62,464 $53,918

Fourth Year (P4)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $36,434 $36,434
Tech Fee $400 $400
NAPLEX $500 $500
NAPLEX/MPJE Application $200 $200
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Total $61,484 $52,938

 

PA

First Year (PA1)

Expenses

On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $7,545 $7,545
Tech Fee $300 $300
Program Fees $800 $800
Enrichment Fee $685 $685
Gross Anatomy Fee $1,000 $1,000
Books and Supplies $745 $745
Housing $4,932 $1,136
Food $2,480 $2,480
Personal $2,088 $2,088
Transportation $1,148 $1,148
Total $21,723 $17,927

 Second Year (PA2)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $15,090 $15,090
Tech Fee $600 $600
Program Fees $1,600 $1,600
Enrichment Fee $1,370 $1,370
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Total $42,610 $34,064

Third Year (PA3)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $15,090 $15,090
Tech Fee $600 $600
Program Fees $1,600 $1,600
Enrichment Fee $1,370 $1,370
NCCPA Exam PANCE $550 $550
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Clinical Travel $6,384 $6,384
Total $49,544 $40,998

 

First Year (PA1)

Expenses

On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $13,128 $13,128
Tech Fee $300 $300
Program Fees $1,100 $1,100
Enrichment Fee $685 $685
Gross Anatomy Fee $1,000 $1,000
Books and Supplies $745 $745
Housing $4,932 $1,136
Food $2,480 $2,480
Personal $2,088 $2,088
Transportation $1,148 $1,148

Total

$27,606 $23,810

 Second Year (PA2)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $26,256 $26,256
Tech Fee $600 $600
Program Fees $2,200 $2,200
Enrichment Fee $1,370 $1,370
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578

Total

$54,376 $45,830

Third Year (PA3)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $26,256 $26,256
Tech Fee $600 $600
Program Fees $2,200 $2,200
Enrichment Fee $1,370 $1,370
NCCPA Exam PANCE $550 $550
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Clinical Travel $6,384 $6,384
Total $61,310 $52,764

DNAP

First Year (DNAP1)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $7,545 $7,545
Tech Fee $300 $300
Program Fees $800 $800
Enrichment Fee $610 $610
Books and Supplies $2,156 $2,156
Housing $3,699 $852
Food $1,860 $1,860
Personal $1,566 $1,566
Transportation $861 $861
NP Add-Ons (Medatrax Fee) $180 $180
NP Add-Ons (AANA Membership) $300 $300
Total $19,877 $17,030

Second Year (DNAP2)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $15,090 $15,090
Tech Fee $600 $600
Program Fees $1,600 $1,600
Enrichment Fee $1,220 $1,220
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Clinical Travel $210 $210
NP Add-Ons (Malpractice Insurance) $275 $275
NP Add-Ons (ACLS/PALS) $315 $315
NP Add-Ons (National Meeting) $800 $800
Total $44,060 $35,514

Third Year (DNAP3)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $15,090 $15,090
Tech Fee $600 $600
Program Fees $1,600 $1,600
Enrichment Fee $1,220 $1,220
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Clinical Travel $456 $456
NP Add-Ons (Malpractice Insurance) $275 $275
NP Add-Ons (APEX) $399 $399
NP Add-Ons (National Meeting) $800 $800
NP Add-Ons (SEE Exam) $280 $280
NP Add-Ons (Clinical Fee) $2,000 $2,000
Total $46,670 $38,124

Fourth Year (DNAP4)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $15,090 $15,090
Tech Fee $600 $600
Program Fees $1,600 $1,600
Enrichment Fee $1,220 $1,220
National Cert Exam $1,200 $1,200
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Clinical Travel $770 $770
NP Add-Ons (Malpractice Insurance) $275 $275
NP Add-Ons (Board Review) $400 $400
NP Add-Ons (National Meeting) $800 $800
NP Add-Ons (Clinical Fee) $2,000 $2,000
Total $47,905 $39,359

First Year (DNAP1)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $13,128 $13,128
Tech Fee $300 $300
Program Fees $1,100 $1,100
Enrichment Fee $610 $610
Books and Supplies $2,156 $2,156
Housing $3,699 $852
Food $1,860 $1,860
Personal $1,566 $1,566
Transportation $861 $861
NP Add-Ons (Medatrax Fee) $180 $180
NP Add-Ons (AANA Membership) $300 $300
Total $25,760 $22,913

Second Year (DNAP2)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $26,256 $26,256
Tech Fee $600 $600
Program Fees $2,200 $2,200
Enrichment Fee $1,220 $1,220
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Clinical Travel $210 $210
NP Add-Ons (Malpractice Insurance) $275 $275
NP Add-Ons (ACLS/PALS) $315 $315
NP Add-Ons (National Meeting) $800 $800
Total $55,826 $47,280

Third Year (DNAP3)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $26,256 $26,256
Tech Fee $600 $600
Program Fees $2,200 $2,200
Enrichment Fee $1,220 $1,220
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Clinical Travel $456 $456
NP Add-Ons (Malpractice Insurance) $275 $275
NP Add-Ons (APEX) $399 $399
NP Add-Ons (National Meeting) $800 $800
NP Add-Ons (SEE Exam) $280 $280
NP Add-Ons (Clinical Fee) $2,000 $2,000
Total $58,436 $49,890

Fourth Year (DNAP4)

Expenses On Campus/Off Campus Student With Parent
Tuition     $26,256 $26,256
Tech Fee $600 $600
Program Fees $2,200 $2,200
Enrichment Fee $1,220 $1,220
National Cert Exam $1,200 $1,200
Books and Supplies $0 $0
Housing $11,100 $2,554
Food $5,578 $5,578
Personal $4,694 $4,694
Transportation $2,578 $2,578
Clinical Travel $770 $770
NP Add-Ons (Malpractice Insurance) $275 $275
NP Add-Ons (Board Review) $400 $400
NP Add-Ons (National Meeting) $800 $800
NP Add-Ons (Clinical Fee) $2,000 $2,000
Total $59,671 $51,125

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