Established in 1880, University of Southern California is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Los Angeles (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), California.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, University of Southern California (USC) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Southern California (USC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 139 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 