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Acceptance Rate History
University of Southern California
CA · Current rate: 66%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66.31%Est. | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 12.02% | 69,062 | 8,304 |
| 2021 | 12.51% | 71,031 | 8,884 |
| 2020 | 16.11% | 59,712 | 9,618 |
| 2019 | 11.42% | 66,198 | 7,558 |
| 2018 | 12.96% | 64,352 | 8,339 |
| 2017 | 15.95% | 56,676 | 9,042 |
| 2016 | 16.62% | 54,280 | 9,022 |
| 2015 | 17.68% | 51,924 | 9,181 |
| 2014 | 18.02% | 51,920 | 9,358 |
| 2013 | 19.84% | 47,358 | 9,395 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of Southern California's acceptance rate has increased from 19.8% in 2013 to 66.3% in 2025. The most notable shift occurred in 2025.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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