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    University of Southern California Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for USC?

    USC admissions is very selective with an acceptance rate of 16%. Students that get into USC have an average SAT score between 1340-1530 or an average ACT score of 30-34. The regular admissions application deadline for USC is January 15. Interested students can apply for early action, and the USC early action deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    16%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    59,712
    SAT Range
    1340-1530
    SAT Reading
    660-740
    SAT Math
    680-790
    Students Submitting SAT
    66%
    ACT Range
    30-34
    ACT English
    32-35
    ACT Math
    28-34
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    41%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $85
    Application Website
    admission.usc.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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