University of Southern CaliforniaAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 15, 2026
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Admissions Department
University Park Campus Los Angeles, CA 90089
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 2 3
Foreign Language 2 3
Social Studies 2 3
Academic Electives 3 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted February 1
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used , ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
University Park Campus
Los Angeles
CA
90089
Fax
(213) 740-6364
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2026
Application Fee
$85
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
January 19
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
10% of 80,808 applicants were admitted
Women
9% of 44,057 applicants were admitted
Men
11% of 35,879 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
4,968 (62%) of 7,998 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,595 (63%) of 4,110 admitted students enrolled
Men
2,373 (61%) of 3,888 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
31%
3.75 - 3.99
49%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
3%
3.00 - 3.24
1%
2.50 - 2.99
0.5%
2.00 - 2.49
0.2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 714 average , 740-790 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
88.8%
Score of 600 - 700
9.3%
Score of 500 - 600
1.8%
Score of 400 - 500
0.1%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 700 average , 700-760 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
80.9%
Score of 600 - 700
17.6%
Score of 500 - 600
1.3%
Score of 400 - 500
0.2%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
32 average , 32-35 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
94.3%
Score of 24 - 29
5.3%
Score of 18 - 23
0.4%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
78.7%
Score of 24 - 29
20.2%
Score of 18 - 23
1%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
94.3%
Score of 24 - 29
5.1%
Score of 18 - 23
0.6%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 67%
Top quarter: 91%
Top half: 98%
National Merit Scholar
5%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
5%
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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