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Akanksha Malhotra

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USC University includes more than 60,000 people living in the community, with students, faculty, staff living and working together. The university is also embedded within a major metropolitan area of more than 12 million residents. As a result of this, there is a dynamic environment within the university and nearby areas. USC is committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment that helps students feel safe. To ensure safety, students can use LivSafe Mobile Safety App. Via this app, students can contact emergency responders on and around the campuses.

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Nishtha Shukla

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International students at the University of Southern California hail from more than 130 countries. As of Fall 2024, there are more than 12,000+ international students enrolled at the university. The total student enrollment at the university is around 47,000. The top 5 origins of students are China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, and Canada. From India, 2,400+ students enrolled in 2024. All in all, in Fall 2024, 26.6% of students enrolled at the university.

 

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Bhumika Kaur

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To get into the USC MS in Engineering Management course, the applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering-related disciplines. GRE score is not required for 2025 applicants. The application materials that are required are:

  • Academic transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation highly recommended

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Chandra Chaudhary

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At USC University, the total student body is around 47,000. Out of this, around 21,000 are UG students and 26,000 are Graduate and Professional students. International student population is 26.6%. From India, there were 2,444 students enrolled at the university. The ethnic background stats of first-year students are given below:

Particulars

Stats 

White

21%

Hispanic

19%

Asian / Asian American

18%

International

17%

Not reported

13%

Black / African American

7%

Multiple Ethnicities

5%

Native American

<1%

 

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Nishtha Singh

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University of Southern California ranking in National Universities category ranking 2026 edition is 28. It is a leading private research university and is among the top higher education institutions in California. USC acceptance rate is low. For 2025, acceptance rate of this university is 11.2%. An overview of acceptance rate and number of applications is given below:

Year

No. of Applications

Students Admitted

Admit Rate

2024

82,027

8,050

9.8%

2023

80,790

8,032

9.9%

2022

69,062

8,168

12%

2021

71,031

8,884

12.5%

2020

59,712

9,618

16.1%

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Some of the famous professors at the University of Southern California are Jane Goodall, Leonard Maltin, and Henry Jenkins. A few other names of the notable faculty of this university are given as follows:

Faculty Name

Teaching Subject

Richard Bellman

Applied Mathematician

Drew Casper

Professor of Critical Studies, USC School of Cinematic Arts

Warren Bennis

Leading experts in Leadership

Todd Boyd

Professor of Critical Studies

Leonard Adleman

Professor of Computer Science

Scott Page 

Professor of Complexity, Social Science, and Management

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Ishita Singh

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USC Health Sciences campus size is 79 acres. This campus is located northeast of Downtown Los Angeles. This campus houses the Keck School of Medicine, the School of Pharmacy, programs in Occupational Sciences and Physical Therapy, and research laboratories for the School of Dentistry as well as three major teaching schools. It is to be noted that this campus is a noteworthy place for students, patients, and scientists from around the world.

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Anya Aggarwal

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The University of Southern California was established in 1880. When the university opened it had an enrollment of just 53 students. Its first graduating class was in 1884. Today, the university has around 47,000 students. The total number of international students at this university is 12,000+and the number of Indian students is 2,400+. In 2010, the university opened its sixth international office in Seoul, South Korea. In the same year, the Institute of International Education's annual Open Doors report named USC the country's leader in international student enrollment for 9th year in a row.

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Himanshi Shekhar

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Yes, the University of Southern California is a D1 athletics school. This means that it is in the highest division of college athletics. Some of the sports of this university are men's sports in Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, etc. Additionally, a few of the women's sports are Basketball, Cross-Country, Golf, Beach Volleyball, etc. A few of the university's athletics stadiums are:

  • United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Galen Center
  • Heritage Hall
  • John McKay Center
  • Rawlinson Stadium

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Mukul Vimal

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University of Southern California acceptance rate stands at 10 - 12%, which makes it an extremely selective university to get into. In comparison with the University of South Carolina acceptance rate of 61%, Southern California Uni can be considered much more selective in its admission criteria.

As listed, getting into Uni of Southern California is competitive. Hence, students must excel in academics to boost their chances. Apart from this, students who are outstanding in activities outside class also stand a good chance of securing admission.

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