Applying to USC

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Southern California is 10.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 44.99%. 35,879 men and 44,057 women applied to USC and 3,947 men and 3,965 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,737 men and 1,824 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at USC.

In 2024, 1,154 students (32% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 508 students (14%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at USC.

The median SAT score is 1,510 with 730 SAT EBRW and 780 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 760 and the 25^th percentile is 700. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 790 and 25^th percentile is 740 .

The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 32 at USC. The median ACT math score is 33 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at University of Southern California are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at USC. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Southern California.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $85 for undergraduate schools and $90 for graduate schools of University of Southern California. The next table provides general admission information for applying to USC.