University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Los Angeles, CA · Large city
Type	Private
Undergraduates	20,443
Acceptance rate	10%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1450–1550 · 34% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1420–1520
ACT (middle 50%)	32–35
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	92%
First-year retention	97%
Student–faculty ratio	9:1
Cost of attendance	$90,300
Application fee	$85

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 10, 2027

Most popular majors: Business, Visual & performing arts, Social sciences, Communications, Engineering.

USC campus map

Campus map of University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA, showing University Park Campus, Edward L Doheny Junior Memorial Library and USC Village, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of University of Southern California and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go and the nearest train. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

USC Village, University Park Campus, Hebrew Union College - California Branch, David X Marks Tennis Stadium, University Park East Side Campus, Seaver Science Library, Galen Center, Massman Drama Center, Edward L Doheny Junior Memorial Library.

Around campus

Places to eat: Sunset Hot Chicken - Food Truck, Taco Bell, Chipotle, Subway, Mary's Tacos, Jack in the Box
Coffee: Ministry of Coffee, Yogurtland, It's Boba Time, Pot of Cha
Nightlife: The Pearl, 901 Bar & Grill
Museums and culture: Century CSC, Douglas DC-8, Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, Shuttle Fuel Tank, California Science Center
Groceries: Smart & Final, ampm, Ralphs
Parks: Jesse A. Brewer Jr. Park, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Nearest train: Expo/Vermont, Expo Park/USC, Jefferson/USC.

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