University of Southern California

The University of Southern California is a private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research... Wikipedia

  • Motto (English):  "Let whoever earns the palm bear it"
  • Type:  Private research university
  • Established:  October 06, 1880
  • Religious affiliation:  Nonsectarian, historically Methodist
  • Academic affiliations:  AAU, APRU, NAICU, UARC, Sea-grant, Space-grant
  • Endowment:  $8.2 billion (2024)
  • Budget:  $7.4 billion (2023–24)
  • President:  Carol Folt
  • Provost:  Andrew T. Guzman
  • Academic staff:  4,767 (2023)
  • Administrative staff:  18,123 (2023)
  • Students:  49,318 (2021)
  • Undergraduates:  20,790 (2021)
  • Postgraduates:  28,528 (2021)
  • Campus:  University Park campus, 226 acres, Health Sciences campus, 79 acres
  • Other campuses:  Alhambra, Sacramento, Washington D.C.
  • Colors:  Cardinal and gold
  • Mascot:  Traveler, Tommy Trojan (unofficial)
  • Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FBS – Big Ten, ACHA, MPSF
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo