University of Southern California
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Southern California?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Southern California, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Southern California?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, USC accepted 10% of applicants. We classify this as most selective.
In the most recent year, 79,936 people applied and 8,094 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Southern California:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 45% ended up enrolling at University of Southern California, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Southern California by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things USC considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Southern California?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Southern California as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.78. 67% of freshmen who attended USC were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 91% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
USC is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Southern California. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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