University of Southern California (USC)
Founded 1880
President Carol Folt (President)
Fees USD 67,294
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university founded in 1880 in Los Angeles, California’s oldest private research university. USC enrolls approximately 48,000 students on a vibrant University Park campus near Downtown LA, and is known for its outstanding programs in film (ranked #1 in the world by the School of Cinematic Arts), business, engineering, law, and medicine. USC has one of the largest alumni networks in the world with over 470,000 living alumni.
Schools and Colleges
- School of Cinematic Arts — #1 film school in the world
- Marshall School of Business — Top-20 global MBA program
- Keck School of Medicine — Major research medical school
- Viterbi School of Engineering — Top-ranked engineering school
- Gould School of Law — Top-20 US law school
- Annenberg School for Communication — #1 journalism and communications school
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Application Fee: $85
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1470–1550, ACT 33–35
- Acceptance Rate: ~12%
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: November 1
- Regular Decision: January 15