First look at USC’s Class of 2023: diverse, hard-working and high-achieving
Among incoming students, 1 in 4 had perfect grades in high school and over 15% are first-generation.
The do’s and don’ts of applying to college
USC Admission staffers share tips to help your college application stands out — for the right reasons. Here’s how you can make sure your college application shows you at your best.
Who Was Accepted Into USC’s 2018 Freshman Class?
USC draws a record number of diverse applicants for the 2018 freshman class, including first generation, SCion and military family students.
Freshman class sets records for diversity, academic achievement
More students say “yes” than ever before; 1 in 4 have perfect grade-point averages and 17 percent are first-generation.
USC sees record number of applicants for fall 2018 admission
A landslide of outstanding applications raises the bar for admits, as average GPA and standardized test scores continue climbing.
London Calling: USC Opens Outpost for Growing Network in Europe
Add England to the growing list of nations hosting a USC overseas office.
USC opens London office to recruit students from UK and Europe
The facility — USC’s ninth international office — builds on the university’s existing European presence.
2017’s Freshmen Hit New Benchmark: Most Competitive Class in USC History
Incoming first-year students set new university records for achievement.
Foshay Learning Center provides more first-year USC students than any other high school
Freshmen from South L.A. high school stick together as they begin their collegiate careers.
USC’s freshman class sets record: More first-generation students than ever
The incoming class also has the highest average test scores in USC history, and it’s the most selective class, too.
Trojan Family invites 8,980 exceptional students for fall 2017 admission
The field of 56,000 applicants is a USC record.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Applying to College
USC Admission staffers share tips to help your college application stands out—for the right reasons.
As USC’s Acceptance Rate Drops, Academic Excellence Rises
An Insider’s Look at USC College Admissions
Admissions officers go through thousands of applications to curate their annual class of entering undergrads. Here’s how they do it.
Financial aid for low-income students tops USC agenda in Washington
Delegation led by USC president and provost covers higher education with Capitol Hill legislators.
The letters are out: USC invites 8,920 diverse newcomers to the Trojan Family
The 2016 freshman class was selected from a high-achieving applicant pool of 54,100 students, from all 50 states and 75 countries.
USC alumni, USC kids: SCions Build a Trojan Legacy
Let’s hear it for Trojan alums who are also Trojan parents.
A Pipeline for First-generation College Students
USC Rossier’s near-peer advising program puts first-generation high school seniors on track for college.
Meet USC’s Fall 2016 Incoming Freshmen
The Class of 2019 is USC’s most select group of freshmen.
High-achieving, low-income students connect with USC
The university is a national leader in recruiting Pell Grant-eligible undergraduates.
Wage trends, drops in subsidies raise university, college leaders’ concerns about affordability
College and university administrators join financial aid experts to discuss ideas for maintaining quality while increasing accessibility for students to attend college.
The Class of 2019: by the numbers
They come from 53 countries and nearly every state, with 17 percent hailing from the East Coast — the highest percentage in USC history.
Meet the new Trojans: the most diverse and academically talented in USC history
The Class of 2019 includes more underrepresented minority students than at most other private research universities.
Fall admits are a diverse, intelligent bunch — from every state and 77 countries
It’s the most selective group ever: 9,050 of nearly 52,000 applicants are invited to join the Trojan Family.