USC Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

The University of Southern California's Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 10%, accepting 7,998 out of 79,936 applicants. This marks a decline from 12.02% for the Class of 2027 and 12.5% for the Class of 2026, reflecting an increasingly competitive admissions landscape. Historical data shows a significant drop in acceptance rates from 16.1% in 2020 and 15.96% in 2017, indicating a consistent tightening of the admissions process over the years. This trend highlights the importance of a strong application to secure a spot at USC.