I'm looking into applying to USC and I'm curious about their acceptance rate for regular decision. How competitive is it compared to other schools?
The University of Southern California (USC) is quite competitive, with an overall acceptance rate of approximately 10% in recent years. Please note that USC does not separate its acceptance rates into Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD) categories. The reported acceptance rate includes all applicants, regardless of whether they applied ED or RD.
When comparing with other competitive schools, the variability can be quite wide. Top-tier institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford have acceptance rates of under 5%, while other well-regarded universities have higher acceptance rates. The most important thing to remember, however, is that an acceptance rate only paints part of the picture. Whether a school is a good fit for you often depends on multiple other factors, such as your academic interests, the campus environment, and financial considerations.
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