Data for this site was provided by:The U.S. Department of Education,
the individual schools and other reliable sources.
SAT & ACT Scores for USC
Top 25%
The middle 50% of freshmen scored in this range
Bottom 25%
ACT
32
Composite
29
SAT
710
Reading
620
740
Math
650
730
Writing
640
Subject Tests Not Required
Application Details
Fall Application Deadlines
| Regular Decision: | January 10 |
|---|---|
| Early Decision: | N/A |
| Early Action: | N/A |
Common Application Accepted
Acceptance & Graduation Rates
24%
Acceptance Rate
33%
Enrollment Rate
66%
4-Year Graduation Rate
85%
6-Year Graduation Rate
International Students
| International Application Deadline: | January 10 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL Required (International Only): | Yes |
| Minimum Recommended TOEFL (iBT): | 100 |
8.8%
International
Students
Students
USC Campus Facts
| Established | 1880 |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Undergrads | 15,984 |
| Student Faculty Ratio | 9:1 |
| Calendar | Semester |
| Colors | USC Cardinal & USC Gold |
| Mascot | Traveler |
| Football | Pacific-12 Conference |
| Basketball | Pacific-12 Conference |
| Programs |
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Tuition and Financial Aid
| Tuition | $38,570 |
|---|---|
| Room & Board | $15,047 |
| Total | $53,617 |
Financial Aid
76%
Receiving Any Financial Aid
$26,112
Average Grant Aid Received
Prepaid Tuition Plan
Tuition Payment Plan
Alumni Salary Information
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$50,200
Starting Median Salary
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Top 10% |
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$97,800
Mid-Career Median Salary
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Top 10% |
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49%
Men
51%
Women
USC Student Body
| White: | 47.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| African American: | 5.4% | |
| Latino/Hispanic: | 11.5% | |
| Asian: | 23.3% | |
| Native American: | 0.9% | |
| International: | 8.8% | |
| Unknown/Other: | 2.7% |

