In a year like no other, the USC Class of 2024 stands out
Public high schools and first-generation students create an outstanding fall class — USC’s largest incoming class ever — with South L.A. and the Eastside leading the way.
High Achievers Get Ready for College as USC Bovard Scholars
USC Bovard Scholars get academic coaching, financial aid guidance and other resources through the yearlong college-prep initiative.
Study finds strengths, challenges in high schools’ college-prep model
Class rigor and college bureaucracies are common obstacles, research from USC Rossier’s Center for Education, Identity and Social Justice finds.
Bovard Scholars inspires low-income high school students to aim high
USC’s college preparatory program helps high achievers avoid undermatching and get into the top schools they deserve.
New hotline will guide students through the college admissions process
The College Access For All hotline can help students apply to schools, navigate financial aid and better understand how to pay for their education during COVID-19.
Experienced administrator Kedra Ishop to oversee USC admissions and enrollment
Ishop brings decades of higher education experience to her new role as vice president for enrollment management at USC.
Our 10 Favorite USC 2020 Admission Tweets
Potential future alumni celebrate their acceptance letters on social media.
More than 9,500 offered undergrad admission to USC for the fall
Accepted applicants have great grades, a stellar work ethic and a lot of supporters cheering them on.
USC announces major financial aid expansion to benefit low- and middle-income families
Two new policies will make a USC undergraduate education more affordable for those who most need financial assistance.
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.