University of Southern California Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
University of Southern California Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2024
Avg Position in World
Regional 2024
Avg Position in Region
Local 2024
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of University of Southern California
across all ranking organizations for 2024 is 83
rd
From 1980, University of Southern California made its debut in UNIRANKS at 29th and has continued to maintain University of Southern California over 44 years, consistently holding an average ranking of 44.9 in nearly all ranking systems. Quantum has documented 182 ranking records across 44 years, including 9 international systems. University of Southern California was positioned at 83rd in the world, 31st in the country, and 31rd in the region , with the most logical rank in Round Ranking at 33rd, and a questionable rank observed on UNIRANKS at 58th. Overall, our assessment places University of Southern California at 44.9, with additional specifics on each system's ranking below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2024
74 th
58 th
33 rd
University of Southern California ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2024 Position In World |
2024 Position In Region |
2024 Position In Country |
| 4icu | 2024 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 32.67 | 30 | 24 | 22 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 35.45 | 31 | 25 | 22 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 48.93 | 33 | 20 | 20 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 51.45 | 58 | 32 | 30 |
| US News | 1996 | 36.25 | 64 | 36 | 33 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 85.57 | 74 | 33 | 29 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 50.4 | 77 | 29 | 26 |
| QS | 2010 | 124.93 | 116 | 35 | 28 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 162 | 162 | 49 | 48 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 162 | 162 | 49 | 48 |
University of Southern California ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2024 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 31 | 44 | 35.45 | Highly Accurate | 2004 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 74 | 21 | 85.57 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 58 | 22 | 51.45 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 77 | 15 | 50.4 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| US News | 1996 | 64 | 28 | 36.25 | Unreasonable | 2021 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 33 | 15 | 48.93 | Highly Accurate | 2019 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 30 | 21 | 32.67 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| QS | 2010 | 116 | 15 | 124.93 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 27 | 1 | 27 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 162 | 1 | 162 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 162 | 1 | 162 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2024
University of Southern California Position on all 1980 - 2024
Position score since 1980 - 2024
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Southern California Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Southern California Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: University of Southern California initially ranked 29th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 35.45 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 35.45 to an unexpected 58th in UNIRANKS.
University of Southern California Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: University of Southern California, first achieving a 179th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 85.57 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years.
University of Southern California Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 41st ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, University of Southern California has preserved a consistent average of 51.45 over 22 years.
University of Southern California Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: University of Southern California, which was ranked 34th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 50.4 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
University of Southern California Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 1996: Since being ranked 44th by US News in 1996, University of Southern California has consistently secured an average 36.25 position in US News over 28 years. Nonetheless, there was an unexpected and dubious spike from 36.25 to 80th in US News.
University of Southern California Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: University of Southern California's initial 26th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 48.93 over 15 years in Round Ranking. However, a suspiciously rapid rise from 48.93 to 77th was discovered in an alternate Round Ranking.
University of Southern California Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 32nd ranking from Webometrices in 2004, University of Southern California has maintained an average 32.67 in Webometrices for 21 years.
University of Southern California Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 113th placement by QS in 2010, University of Southern California has upheld a steady 124.93 average in QS across 15 years.
University of Southern California Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: University of Southern California, which was ranked 27th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 27 in 4icu for 1 years.
University of Southern California Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: University of Southern California initially ranked 162nd in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 162 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
University of Southern California Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: University of Southern California initially ranked 162nd in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 162 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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