University of Southern California

Your chances

27.1%

of transfer applicants got in. That is 2,929 of 10,827 students.

First-year applicants: 11.2%

This is the rate for everyone who applied. Your major and your grades can move it a lot.

Fall 2027: Application
February 15, 2027
Final deadline for all majors except the arts programs listed separately. Extensions are considered case by case.
Source: The school's website, 2026-2027
Fall 2027: Application arts
December 1, 2026
Final deadline for School of Cinematic Arts BFA programs, Kaufman School of Dance, School of Dramatic Arts BFA programs and Thornton School of Music.
Source: The school's website, 2026-2027
Fall 2027: Financial aid priority
March 2, 2027
FAFSA and CSS Profile priority filing date for need-based aid.
Source: The school's website, 2026-2027

Testing
Not required
USC does not require SAT or ACT scores from 2027-2028 transfer applicants.
Source: The school's website, 2026-2027
Minimum credits
Not required
USC does not require a minimum number of transfer units. Below 30 transferable semester units, the decision relies largely on the high school record and any SAT or ACT scores. The B.A. in Film and Television Production requires 48 units.
Source: The school's website, 2026-2027
College transcripts
Required
Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
Source: The school's website, 2026-2027

Residency
Transfers must complete at least 64 units in residence at USC. Exceptions: 48 units for the Engineering 3+2 program and 80 units for the Bachelor of Architecture.
Source: The school's website, 2026-2027
Exam credit
Up to 32 credits
Up to 32 units from AP, IB and other exams. College courses taken in high school count within this limit, up to 16 units.
Source: The school's website, 2026-2027
Lowest grade
Lowest grade accepted: C-
Source: The school's website, 2025-2026