College Advisor HubCommon Data Set
2024-2025Data below is extracted from University of Southern California's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
9.8%
Total Applicants
82,000
Total Admitted
8,045
Total Enrolled
3,487
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 36,810 | 45,190 | 82,000 |
| Admitted | 3,928 | 4,117 | 8,045 |
| Enrolled | 1,622 | 1,865 | 3,487 |
Early Admissions
Early Action
Deadline: 11/1
Admission Factors
How University of Southern California rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPA
Important
RecommendationsEssayExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal QualitiesFirst Generation
Considered
Class RankTest ScoresVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
InterviewState ResidencyReligious Affiliation
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)710–760
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)740–790
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)32–35
136
ACT English (25th–75th)29–35
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)33–35
136
Submitting SAT: 30%
Submitting ACT: 12%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 3.8
4.0
27.1%
3.75–3.99
51.0%
3.50–3.74
15.3%
3.25–3.49
4.0%
3.00–3.24
1.6%
2.50–2.99
0.7%
2.00–2.49
0.3%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$66,640
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$66,640
Required Fees
$2,047
Room & Board
$19,200
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total COA (In-State)
$89,087
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$89,087
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$55,261
Avg % Need Met
100.4%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$27,678
% Graduating with Debt
32%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
74.4%
5-Year Rate
89.6%
6-Year Rate
92%
Special Study Options
Accelerated programComprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesCross-registrationDistance learningDouble majorDual enrollmentEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Exchange student program (domestic)Honors ProgramIndependent studyInternshipsLiberal arts/career combinationStudent-designed majorStudy abroadTeacher certification programUndergraduate ResearchWeekend collegeLearning communitiesThematic OptionFreshman SeminarsSenior Capstone
Data extracted from the University of Southern California Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 79.3%. View original PDF.