Hi everyone! I'm a California resident applying to USC. I wanted to know if there's a difference in the acceptance rate for in-state students compared to out-of-state applicants. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!
Hello! USC is a private university, and unlike public schools in California like the UC and Cal State systems, private institutions generally do not differentiate between in-state and out-of-state applicants in their admissions process.
USC's overall acceptance rate is around 12-13%, and that figure applies to all applicants, regardless of their residency status. As a result, being a California resident doesn't provide any advantage or disadvantage in terms of admissions chances at USC. Good luck with your application!
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