Acceptance Rate History
University of Southern California Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
CA · Current rate: 9.8%
University of Southern California admits the SAT 1450–1550 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is University of Southern California's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of Southern California's acceptance rate in 2024 is 9.8%, roughly unchanged from 10.0% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.8% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 10.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 12.0% | 69,062 | 8,304 |
| 2021 | 12.5% | 71,031 | 8,884 |
| 2020 | 16.1% | 59,712 | 9,618 |
| 2019 | 11.4% | 66,198 | 7,558 |
| 2018 | 13.0% | 64,352 | 8,339 |
| 2017 | 16.0% | 56,676 | 9,042 |
| 2016 | 16.6% | 54,280 | 9,022 |
| 2015 | 17.7% | 51,924 | 9,181 |
| 2014 | 18.0% | 51,920 | 9,358 |
| 2013 | 19.8% | 47,358 | 9,395 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1450–1550
Admitted students at University of Southern California scored between 1450 and 1550 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1450–1550.
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Trend Analysis
University of Southern California's acceptance rate has decreased from 19.8% in 2013 to 9.8% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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