The USC Marshall School of Business was founded in 1920 as the School of Commerce and Business Administration and was renamed in 1997 in honor of benefactor Gordon S. Marshall. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, it has grown into one of the nation's top business schools, with its undergraduate program consistently ranked among the best in the country. Marshall is especially known for its strengths in entrepreneurship, international business, entertainment and media management, and its famously loyal alumni community, the Trojan Family.
Marshall's culture blends rigorous academics with collaboration, global exposure, and the vibrant social life of USC. Students benefit from the school's proximity to the Pacific Rim, Hollywood, and a large Los Angeles business ecosystem, along with extensive internship and study-abroad opportunities such as the signature Global Leadership Program. Small-section core classes, a strong career services operation, and the pervasive Trojan Network help graduates land roles in consulting, finance, technology, and entertainment.
| Type | Private Research |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Total students | 6,500 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 12% |
| Graduation rate | 93% |
| Average starting salary | $78,000 |
| In-state tuition | $69,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $69,000 |
| Room & board | $19,500 |
| Average financial aid | $45,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 62% |
| SAT range | 1450-1550 |
| ACT range | 33-35 |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Regular deadline | January 15 |
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