University of San Carlos: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3870 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1264 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #8 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #1 of 10 | In Cebu |
| #2380 of 2,583 | For Gerontology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.usc.edu.ph
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 59%*
* The University of San Carlos is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | June to March (June - October; November-March). Summer session April-May |
Research profile
University of San Carlos has published 1,535 scientific papers with 51,330 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Ecology, and Geography and Cartography.
University of San Carlos majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 27 |
| 1994 | 2 | 26 |
| 1995 | 1 | 21 |
| 1996 | 1 | 32 |
| 1997 | 1 | 35 |
| 1998 | 5 | 28 |
| 1999 | 5 | 34 |
| 2000 | 5 | 50 |
| 2001 | 3 | 46 |
| 2002 | 9 | 53 |
| 2003 | 10 | 49 |
| 2004 | 11 | 87 |
| 2005 | 8 | 79 |
| 2006 | 6 | 120 |
| 2007 | 4 | 118 |
| 2008 | 9 | 127 |
| 2009 | 13 | 171 |
| 2010 | 24 | 286 |
| 2011 | 27 | 591 |
| 2012 | 36 | 962 |
| 2013 | 44 | 1254 |
| 2014 | 51 | 1606 |
| 2015 | 64 | 2236 |
| 2016 | 61 | 2710 |
| 2017 | 107 | 3289 |
| 2018 | 109 | 3644 |
| 2019 | 132 | 3633 |
| 2020 | 135 | 4345 |
| 2021 | 124 | 4798 |
| 2022 | 156 | 5012 |
| 2023 | 151 | 5718 |
| 2024 | 119 | 5799 |
| 2025 | 59 | 4865 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of San Carlos gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Accountancy | PHP 30,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | PHP 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Communication | PHP 25,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | PHP 40,000 |
The University of San Carlos has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of San Carlos.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| PhD | Anthropology, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Research, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Management, Philosophy, Physics, Science Education |
|---|
University of San Carlos alumni
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Sergio Osmeña
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Sergio Osmeña Sr. CCLH was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the fourth president of the Philippines from 1944 to 1946 and as the first vice president of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. He served the shortest term as president of the Philippines, lasting for only 1 year and 300 days. He was vice president under Manuel L. Quezon. Upon Quezon's sudden death in 1944, Osmeña succeeded him at age 65, becoming the first vice president to succeed to the Philippine presidency and the oldest person to assume it until Rodrigo Duterte took office in 2016 at age 71. He was the founder of the Nacionalista Party.
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Vicente Sotto
- Occupations
- journalistpolitician
- Biography
-
Vicente Yap Sotto, Sr. was a Filipino playwright, journalist, and politician who served as a senator from 1946 to 1950. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1922 to 1925, representing Cebu's 2nd district. He was the main author of the Press Freedom Law (now known as the Sotto Law, Republic Act No. 53).
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Ramon Fernandez
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
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Ramon Sadaya Fernandez is a Filipino former professional basketball player and current commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission. Fernandez won four PBA Most Valuable Player awards and a record of 19 PBA titles. Fernandez stood at 6'4 barefoot for much of his career but due to mild gigantism, he grew to 6'5 during his final seasons. He scored 18,996 points to finish as the PBA's all-time scoring leader. He is also the PBA's all-time leader in rebounds, blocked shots, and free throws made, playing minutes and second all-time in assists, games played and steals. He played for five teams in his entire PBA career starting with the Toyota, Manila Beer, Tanduay, Purefoods and San Miguel. Fernandez played in multiple International Tournaments as a member of the Philippine basketball team.
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Christina Frasco
- Years
- 1981-.. (age 45)
- Biography
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Ma. Esperanza Christina Garcia Codilla-Frasco, is a Filipino lawyer and politician serving as the 18th secretary of tourism since June 30, 2022. She was the mayor of Liloan, Cebu, from 2016 to 2022.
University of San Carlos faculties and divisions
| College : Architecture and Fine Arts | Advertising and Publicity, Architecture, Fine Arts, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Painting and Drawing |
|---|---|
| College : Arts and Sciences | Anthropology, Applied Physics, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Data Processing, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Multimedia, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
| College : Education | Art Education, Biology, Chemistry, Civics, Communication Arts, Cooking and Catering, Dietetics, Education, Ethics, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Nutrition, Physical Education, Physics, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Religious Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Textile Design |
| College : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| College : Pharmacy | Health Sciences, Pharmacy |
| School : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Secretarial Studies, Statistics, Taxation, Tourism, Transport Management |
| School : Graduate | Accountancy, Anthropology, Architecture, Biology, Botany, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Civil Engineering, Community Health, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Curriculum, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Geological Engineering, History, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Landscape Architecture, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Microelectronics, Nursing, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Philosophy of Education, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Education, Science Education, Social Psychology, Sociology, Software Engineering, Special Education, Structural Architecture, Taxation, Telecommunications Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Urban Studies, Water Management, Water Science, Zoology |
| School : Health Care Professions | Health Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy |
| School : Law and Governance | Government, Law, Political Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | USC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1595 |
| Accreditation | Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities |
| Motto | Scientia, Virtus, Devotio Knowledge, Virtue, Devotion |
| Colors | green, golden yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | P. del Rosario Street Cebu City, Cebu, 6000 Philippines |
|---|---|
| City population | 965,000 |