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| Accepted | 8,339 |
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| Declined | + 56,013 |
| Total Received | 64,352 |
| Name | Location |
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| University of California — Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
| University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, CA |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, CA |
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University of Southern California, founded in 1880, is a private, comprehensive university. Its 229-acre main campus is located in downtown Los Angeles.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 47,310 |
| Established in | 1880 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AALS (Association of American Law Schools) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • ACPE (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education) • ADA (American Dental Association) • AMA/AAMC/LCME (American Medical Association/Association of American Medical Colleges/Liaison Committee on Medical Education) • AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) • ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) • CAHME (Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CoA-NA (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • PAB (Planning Accreditation Board) • WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
229-acre, urban campus in Los Angeles (population: 3,999,759). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
University of Southern California
University Park
Los Angeles, CA 90089
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| Application fee | $85 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
December 1 (priority deadline) January 15 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
12%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,339 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 56,013 |
| Total Received | 64,352 |
Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Interview
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
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Timothy Brunold
Dean of Admission
P: 213 740-1111
F: 213 821-0200
admitusc@usc.edu
100%
$51,884
| Tuition | $55,320 |
| Room & board | $15,395 |
| Additional fees | $905 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $72,820 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $51,884 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $20,936 |
Need-based
| Federal | $21,863,210 |
| State | $20,404,485 |
| Institutional | $240,033,788 |
| Other external | $11,057,005 |
| Total | $293,358,488 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $72,987,620 |
| Other external | $12,314,350 |
| Total | $85,301,970 |
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CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
Business/Farm Supplement
Other
P: 213 740-1111
F: 213 740-0680
Thomas McWhorter
Dean of Financial Aid
faodean@usc.edu
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 90 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Indonesia South Korea Taiwan |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Office of Admission
International Student Contact
213 740-1111
admitusc@usc.edu
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