University of Southern California application deadlines 2026–27
Next deadline: Regular Decision, Jan 10, 2027. Every date below links to its source. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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10%Acceptance rate
1450–1550SAT middle 50%
32–35ACT middle 50%
$85Application fee
Deadlines for fall 2027
| Plan | Deadline | Decision | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Early Decision · binding “Early Decision (most majors) — November 1
Application Deadline: November 1” | Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1 · passed | mid-December | Official page |
Early Action “Early Action (most majors) — November 1
Application Deadline: November 1 ” | Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1 · passed | late January | Official page |
Regular Decision “Regular Decision (most majors) — January 10
Application Deadline: January 10” | Jan 10, 2027 Jan 10 · 62d | by April 1 | Official page |
- Regular Decision (performing arts majors): December 1 (see official page)
Colleges can change dates. Always confirm on the official website before you submit.
Requirements
- Test policy
- Test optional
- Applies through
- Common Application
Schools, portfolios & auditions
- Performance majors — Audition
- Majors requiring portfolio, résumé, or writing samples — Portfolio, résumé and/or additional writing samples
Cost & outcomes
- Tuition
- $75,162
- 6-year graduation
- 90%
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $103,420
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Net price calculator