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University of Southern California

University of Southern California
University Park
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Official telephone: (213) 740-2311
Website: www.usc.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2015 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Timothy Brunold,
Dean of Admission
Contacting the office: 213 740-1111
213 821-0200 (fax)
admitusc@usc.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: December 1
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $80
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
High school graduation is: required, GED is not accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II considered if submitted
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling
Dates test scores should be received: February 15 for SAT I/ACT, February 15 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 3 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 3 recommended
Math: 3 required, 4 recommended
Science: 2 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 2 required, 3 recommended
Academic electives: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 16 required, 20 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
  • Portfolio required of art, architecture, and cinematic arts program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.73
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1960 - 2190
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 29 - 33
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 74%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 45%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: by April 1
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 51,920
Number of applicants offered admission: 9,358 (18%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,098 (33%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 43%
Tuition deposit amount: $300, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $400, refundable until July 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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