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University of Southern California: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Southern California admits about 9.8% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1450–1550 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 33–35 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 9.8%

SAT range 1450-1550

Net price $33,056

Graduation rate 90.2%

University of Southern California At a Glance

Location	Los Angeles, California
Type	Private Nonprofit
Undergraduate Enrollment	20,443
Acceptance Rate	9.8%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)	710-760
SAT Range (Math)	740-790
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)	1450-1550
Average SAT (Combined)	1495
ACT Range	32-35
Average Net Price	$33,056/yr
Tuition (In-State)	$75,162/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)	$75,162/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate	90.2%
Full-Time Retention Rate	95.9%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry	$103,420
Median Debt at Completion	$17,000

How University of Southern California Compares

University of Southern California is more selective than about 97% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 20,443 students, it is larger than about 64% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA — 9% acceptance University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA — 11% acceptance University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA — 27% acceptance University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA — 29% acceptance California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA — 31% acceptance University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA — 33% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Southern California's acceptance rate?

University of Southern California's acceptance rate is about 9.8%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Southern California?

Admitted students at University of Southern California typically report a combined SAT score between 1450 and 1550 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Southern California require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Southern California's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Southern California?

The average net price reported for University of Southern California is $33,056 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Is My SAT Score Enough for University of Southern California?

Rule: below 1450 is a Reach, 1450–1550 is In Range, above 1550 is Likely — compared to University of Southern California's reported 25th–75th percentile SAT range.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Southern California's official site.