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University of Southern California

University of Southern California
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Official telephone: (213) 740-2311
Fax number: (213) 740-6364
Website: https://www.usc.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Application fee: $85
High school graduation is: required, GED is not accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II not used
Dates test scores should be received: February 20 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.87
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Average SAT I: 700 verbal, 714 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1460 - 1540
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 32 - 35
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 34%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 16%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 69,062
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 8,304
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 39%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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