University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
12%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,304 |
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| Declined | 60,758 |
| Total Received | 69,062 |
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Founded in 1880, University of Southern California is a private, four-year, comprehensive university that is known for its strong academic programs in a variety of fields, including Business, Cinema, and Engineering. It is located on a 229-acre campus in downtown Los Angeles, California.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 48,945 |
| Established in | 1880 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
229-acre, urban campus in Los Angeles (population: 3,999,759). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
University of Southern California
University Park
Los Angeles, CA
90089
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| Application fee | $85 |
|---|---|
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Application deadline (priority deadline) | December 1 |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 15 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
12%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,304 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 60,758 |
| Total Received | 69,062 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
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76%
$43,570
| Tuition | $68,237 |
| Housing | $11,908 |
| Food | $7,290 |
| Additional fees | $1,818 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $90,453 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $43,570 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $46,883 |
Need-based
| Federal | $21,863,210 |
| State | $20,404,485 |
| Institutional | $240,033,788 |
| Other external | $11,057,005 |
| Total | $293,358,488 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $72,987,620 |
| Other external | $12,314,350 |
| Total | $85,301,970 |
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transferred
64
Minimum transfers must complete
64
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 90 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Indonesia South Korea Taiwan |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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