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University of Southern California — Admissions Profile Report 2025

Admissions profile 2025

University of Southern California is a private nonprofit, doctoral / research institution in California. This report summarizes admissions activity from 2025 federal data.

Acceptance rate

9.8%

most selective

SAT median

1495

Out of every 100 applicants

Out of every 100 applicants Admitted 10/100; Denied 90/100
  • Admitted 10/100
  • Denied 90/100

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 710-760. 200 800 25-75 percentile

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 740-790. 200 800 25-75 percentile

ACT composite range (admitted students)

ACT composite range (admitted students) Range from 1 to 36; 25-75 band 32-35. 1 36 25-75 percentile

Selectivity tier

Selectivity tier Most selective 0–10%; Highly selective 10–25%; Selective 25–50%; Moderately selective 50–75%; Open 75–100%. This school: 9.8%. ► Most selective 0%–10% 9.8% Highly selective 10%–25% Selective 25%–50% Moderately selective 50%–75% Open 75%–100%

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates Stacked bar: White 25.5%, Asian 23.3%, Hispanic 20%, Non-resident 13.3%, Black 7.1%, Two or more 6.4%, Unknown 4%, Native 0.2%, Pacific Islander 0.2%. 25.5% 23.3% 20.0% 13.3% White 25.5% Asian 23.3% Hispanic 20.0% Non-resident 13.3% Black 7.1% Two or more 6.4% Unknown 4.0% Native 0.2% Pacific Islander 0.2%

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