Early Action
Fall 2026
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at University of Southern California
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-2024 undergraduateUniversity of Southern California is located in Large City of Los Angeles, CA, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Early DecisionFall 2026
- Regular DecisionFall 2026
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
700760
Math
740790
ACT
Composite
3235
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$90,453Total Cost (On Campus)
$64,865Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $68,237 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus housing | $19,198 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,818 |
| Total | $90,453 |
Rankings
#27U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#72Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#125QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023