University of Southern California
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Admission rate
10%
Undergrad enrollment
21,000
Test policy
Test Optional
NCAA division
DI
Admitted Student Profile
GPA middle-50%
3.85–4.00
SAT middle-50%
1400–1530
ACT middle-50%
32–35
Middle-50% means the 25th and 75th percentile of admitted students. Your student does not need to be at the top of this range to be competitive, but being below the 25th percentile generally means the school functions as a reach.
Merit Aid & Scholarships
We do not have published merit aid scholarships on file for University of Southern California. Visit the school’s financial aid page for the latest details.
Admission Rates by Department
University of Southern California admits students by college or school rather than holistically to the institution as a whole, so the rate your student faces depends on the intended major. The institution-wide rate is 10%; individual program rates are below.
| Program | Admit rate |
|---|---|
Arts & Sciences Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Source: USC Office of Admission | 12% |
Business Source: USC Marshall School of Business | 11% |
Engineering Source: USC Viterbi School of Engineering | 12% |
Departmental rates can shift more than the institutional rate year over year. See our methodology for how we source and refresh this data.
Application Information
Test policy: Test Optional
In-state tuition: $64,726/year
Application deadlines and specific requirements are best confirmed with the school’s admissions office. We auto-populate deadlines for Pro members inside the Application Tracker.
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