Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The diversity advantage

USC is strengthened by the many races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities of our students, faculty, and staff—and of the people in our neighboring communities. We are taking action now to help end systemic racism and discrimination at the university and nationwide.

Fostering a more inclusive USC

22%

Percentage of first-generation college students among the incoming freshman class of 2020

21%

Percentage of undergraduates in 2020 who came from low-income families

200+

Languages spoken in the neighborhoods around USC’s campuses

Working to create a society where we all belong

With your support we can build equitable, inclusive systems that amplify the voices of marginalized people in our society, today and always.

Give now to support efforts like these and more