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University of Southern California
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  • 4 Year
  • LOS ANGELES, CA

University of Southern California Admissions

What is the acceptance rate for USC?

USC admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 12%. Students that get into USC have an average SAT score between 1450-1550 or an average ACT score of 32-35. The regular admissions application deadline for USC is January 15. Interested students can apply for early action, and the USC early action deadline is November 1.

Will You Get In?

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
12%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
No data available  
Total Applicants
69,031
SAT Range
1450-1550
SAT Reading
710-760
SAT Math
740-790
Students Submitting SAT
34%
ACT Range
32-35
ACT English
34-35
ACT Math
30-35
ACT Writing
No data available  
Students Submitting ACT
16%

Admissions Deadlines

Application Deadline
January 15
Early Decision Deadline
No data available  
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Offers Early Decision
No
Offers Early Action
Yes
Application Fee
$85
Application Website
Accepts Common App
Yes
Accepts Coalition App
No

Admissions Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • High School Rank
    Considered but not required
  • High School Transcript
    Required
  • College Prep Courses
    Required
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • Recommendations
    Required
Poll
83%
of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 138 responses
Poll
86%
of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 139 responses

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