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Abstract: University of Southern California

Check out the application information for Los Angeles' most famous private school.

Oct 02, 2025
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University of Southern California

usc.edu

Los Angeles, CA

Private | Doctoral University

Religious Affiliation: None

21,023 Undergraduates | 47,147 Total Enrollment

Student Faculty Ratio: 9:1

Trojans

NCAA Division I | Big Ten Conference

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Tuition: $72,097

Total Cost: $95,234

Average Net Price: $28,219

Average Financial Aid: $67,015

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Applicants: 79,936

Percent Accepted: 10%

Average High School GPA: 3.86

SAT 25th Percentile: 1450

SAT Median: 1490

SAT 75th Percentile: 1530

ACT 25th Percentile: 32

ACT Median: 33

ACT 75th Percentile: 35

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Portal: Common Application

Early Action Deadline: November 1

Early Decision Deadline: N/A

Regular Decision Deadline: January 10

Test Optional

Recommendations:

One letter is required from either your school counselor or a teacher from your school. Some programs may require additional letters of recommendation.

Supplemental Essays:

  • Describe how you plan to pursue your academic i…

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