Undergraduate Admission - University of Southern California

2,000 USC undergraduates are
studying overseas at any given time.

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22% of our Class of 2024
is first-generation college students.

FIND YOUR PLACE

Tour the USC campus wherever you are.

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Our students come from
135 countries around the world.

THE USC COMMUNITY

Engage with world-class
faculty every day.

OUR FACULTY

One of the most diverse & dynamic
student populations in the U.S.

DISCOVER HOW YOU BELONG

Meet Us
Check out our virtual introductions to USC.

These programs are designed to introduce you to our school, our application and admission process, financial aid, and campus life.

HOW TO MEET US

Learn
Explore, experience, discover.

USC seeks — and attracts— talented students from around the world who want to pursue their studies across traditional disciplines, explore the world and challenge the status quo.

Surpass Boundaries

Live
Your home away from home.

Most USC undergraduates live on or near campus, taking part in our world-class residential programs. Your years at USC will be enriched by your fellow residents, and you will make friendships that will last a lifetime.

SEE FOR YOURSELF

Belong
Find your niche.

USC comprises one of the most diverse undergraduate populations of any top-ranked university in the U.S. With more than 1,000 student organizations, USC provides numerous ways to get involved and find your place within the Trojan Family.

A PLACE FOR YOU

Are you ready?

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Life in Los Angeles

A vibrant campus in
a world-class city.

As a USC student, you will experience life in a thriving cosmopolitan center that stands at the crossroads of the Pacific Rim and Latin America. Explore Los Angeles.

About USC

The possibilities are endless.

At USC, students thrive in an interdisciplinary, learner-centered environment that prepares them to become global thinkers and innovative leaders in their fields. Take a look at our programs.

The USC Community

A place for you.

Join one of the most diverse and dynamic student populations in the U.S., representing all 50 states and 135 countries around the world. Explore the many ways to belong in our community.

Meet Our Counselors

Your top choice may end up being a school you never expected.

Use the essay of the application as a snapshot of who you are.

The college search and selection process are all about finding the right fit. Don’t become too narrowly focused on one institution.

College is about fit.

Let your enthusiasm and your authentic voice shine through in your words.

Be patient and study hard.

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Trojan Voices

“USC has given me the opportunity to discover more about interdisciplinary research and innovation — and how truly powerful collaboration across different fields can be.”

— Eric Deng. Fremont, California

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Trojan Voices

”Though USC is home to thousands of undergraduate and graduate students, it’s amazing how personalized your experience will be at USC. You’re definitely more than a just a number.”

— Julia Lawler. Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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Trojan Voices

”The Trojan family is unique because it is a group who will rally together to support the university in whatever it may need to ensure its success for many more years to come.”

—Cassidy Doyle. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

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Meet UsCheck out our virtual introductions to USC.

LearnExplore, experience, discover.

LiveYour home away from home.

BelongFind your niche.

Apply now

A vibrant campus in a world-class city.

The possibilities are endless.

A place for you.

Meet Our Counselors

Trojan Voices

Trojan Voices

Trojan Voices

Meet Us
Check out our virtual introductions to USC.

Learn
Explore, experience, discover.

Live
Your home away from home.

Belong
Find your niche.

A vibrant campus in
a world-class city.