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USC

University of Southern California

10.0%

ADMISION

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AJUSTE

DIFICIL

USC es una opcion <em>dificil</em> para la mayoria de los solicitantes.

El puntaje refleja probabilidad de admision x costo x calidad de resultados.

ADMISION

10.0%

de 80,808 solicitantes

SALARIO . 10 ANOS

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en todas las carreras

USC en Resumen

10.0%

Tasa de Admision

1495

SAT Promedio

ACT Promedio

52,694

Matricula Total

22.0%

Tasa de Beca Pell

Puntajes Promedio de SAT y ACT para USC

Examen	Percentil 25	Percentil 75	Punto Medio
SAT Lectura	700	760	730
SAT Matematicas	740	790	765
SAT Total	1440	1550	1495
ACT Compuesto	32	35	33

Embudo de Admision

Solicitudes Recibidas	80,808
Estudiantes Admitidos	8,094
Estudiantes Matriculados	3,633
Tasa de Rendimiento	44.9%

Rankings de USC

Ranking	2025	Ano
US News National Universities	#27	2025
QS World University Rankings	#89	2025
THE World University Rankings	#62	2025
ARWU (Shanghai)	#58	2024

Descripcion General de USC

University of Southern California is a private university in Los Angeles, CA with 52,694 students. Its 10.0% acceptance rate places it among America's most selective universities. The most popular majors are Business/Marketing, Visual/Performing Arts, and Social Sciences.

Nombre Completo	University of Southern California
Ubicacion	Los Angeles, CA 90089
Tipo	Private
Sitio Web	usc.edu/
Matricula Total	52,694
Matricula de Pregrado	22,628
Estudiantes Mujeres	51.7%

USC: Reach, Match, or Safety?

USC acceptance rate: 10.0%.

Programas y Salario de Graduados de USC

Resultados salariales por programa, basados en datos de ingresos cuatro anos despues de la graduacion.

Programa	Ranking EE.UU.	Salario en USC	Mediana Nacional	Prima
Computer Science	—	$108,750	$75,000	+45%
Engineering	#12	$104,400	$72,000	+45%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$89,900	$62,000	+45%
Engineering Technologies	—	$84,100	$58,000	+45%
Business	#14	$79,750	$55,000	+45%
Health Professions	—	$75,400	$52,000	+45%
Architecture	—	$69,600	$48,000	+45%
Physical Sciences	—	$69,600	$48,000	+45%
Social Sciences	—	$65,250	$45,000	+45%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$60,900	$42,000	+45%
Biological Sciences	—	$60,900	$42,000	+45%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement	—	$60,900	$42,000	+45%
Communication & Journalism	#3	$58,000	$40,000	+45%
History	—	$58,000	$40,000	+45%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$58,000	$40,000	+45%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Psychology	—	$52,200	$36,000	+45%
English Language & Literature	—	$52,200	$36,000	+45%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$49,300	$34,000	+45%

Carreras Populares en USC

Porcentaje de titulos otorgados por campo.

Business/Marketing

22.4%

Visual/Performing Arts

12.1%

Social Sciences

10.8%

Engineering

8.3%

Communication

8.2%

Computer Science

6.8%

Multidisciplinary

6.7%

Biological Sciences

4.1%

Psychology

3.5%

Architecture

3.2%

Mathematics/Statistics

2.6%

Health Professions

2.3%

Demografia Estudiantil

White

28.2%

Black/African American

6.1%

Hispanic/Latino

16.5%

Asian

23.3%

International

14.2%

Como Entrar a USC

USC is a Reach school for nearly all applicants. Competitive applicants typically score 1495+ on the SAT. Beyond grades and scores, USC wants to see intellectual curiosity, leadership, and a clear sense of purpose in your application. Have 2-3 realistic backup schools — even perfect-on-paper students get denied here.

1495

SAT Objetivo

ACT Objetivo

10.0%

Tasa de Admision

80,808

Total de Solicitantes

Que Valora Mas USC en los Solicitantes

Importancia de los factores de admision segun el Common Data Set — lo que la universidad dice oficialmente que importa.

Factor	Importancia
Academic Gpa	Muy Importante
Rigor Of Secondary School Record	Muy Importante
Class Rank	Considerado
Standardized Test Scores	Considerado
Application Essay	Muy Importante
Recommendation	Importante
Extracurricular Activities	Importante
Talent Ability	Muy Importante
Character Personal Qualities	Importante
First Generation	Considerado
Alumni Relation	Considerado
Interview	No Considerado
Work Experience	Considerado
Volunteer Work	Considerado

Fechas Limite y Requisitos de Solicitud de USC

Fechas clave para el ciclo de admision EA de USC. Marca estas en tu calendario — perder una fecha limite significa esperar otro ano.

Fecha Limite	Fecha
Accion Temprana	Nov 1
Decision Regular	Jan 15
Ayuda Financiera (FAFSA/CSS)	Mar 4

Accion Temprana: USC ofrece Accion Temprana no vinculante. Solicita temprano para una decision anticipada sin comprometerte — puedes comparar ofertas.

Ayuda Financiera y Deuda Estudiantil

22.0%

Beneficiarios de Beca Pell

Estudiantes de familias de bajos ingresos

Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre USC

What is USC's acceptance rate?

USC has an acceptance rate of 10.0%, making it extremely selective. This rate reflects freshman applicants for the most recent admissions cycle.

What SAT score do I need for USC?

The middle 50% SAT range at USC is 1440-1550. For the ACT, the middle 50% range is 32-35. Scoring above the 75th percentile puts you in a strong position, but scores alone don't determine admission.

What are the most popular majors at USC?

The most popular majors at USC by degrees awarded are: Business/Marketing (22.4%), Visual/Performing Arts (12.1%), Social Sciences (10.8%), Engineering (8.3%), Communication (8.2%). These percentages reflect undergraduate degrees conferred in the most recent reporting year.

Can I transfer to USC?

USC accepts transfer students, though the process is highly selective. Transfer applicants typically need a strong college GPA (3.5+), relevant coursework, and compelling reasons for transferring. The transfer acceptance rate is generally lower than freshman admission at selective schools.