Inquiring about USC VSE's acceptance rate for out-of-state students

Hey, ya'll. I'm an out-of-state student and I'm really into USC's Viterbi School of Engineering (VSE), but I'm a little bit uncertain how being from another state factors into my chances of getting in. Does anyone know if USC VSE's acceptance rate is significantly different for out-of-state students compared to in-state?

USC Viterbi School of Engineering, like the rest of the University of Southern California, practices need-blind admissions. This means that your financial need does not play a role in the admissions decisions, which should include residency status.

More importantly, USC is a private university, which means state of residency typically does not play as big a role in admissions as it might in public universities. Public universities often have a certain number of spots reserved for in-state students, but private universities generally do not follow this practice.

All of that said, being an applicant from a less represented state or region could add a unique perspective to the student body, which might be seen as beneficial in the admissions process. On the flip side, more competitive regions or highly represented states could potentially tighten the competition a bit.

So, while the specific acceptance rate for Viterbi out-of-state isn't publicly released, you can assume that being an out-of-state student does not inherently disadvantage your application. Instead, focus on achieving excellent academic and extracurricular credentials, demonstrating particular interest in your intended field of study.