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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Selective Institution Floor
With an admit rate of 9.8% (under 15%), Decision Tier classifies this institution as a Reach for all applicants, regardless of test scores or GPA. At selective colleges, scores are a threshold, not a predictor.
Admissions Data
Overall Acceptance Rate9.8%
Middle 50% SAT Scores (25th – 75th)1450 – 1550
Middle 50% ACT Composite (25th – 75th)32 – 35
Federal Net Price by Income
Average annual cost paid by federal aid recipients across tuition, fees, room, and board, minus all grant and scholarship aid awarded.
$0 – $30,000$13,516/ yr
$30,001 – $48,000$14,394/ yr
$48,001 – $75,000$19,539/ yr
$75,001 – $110,000$24,976/ yr
$110,000+$56,116/ yr
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