University of Southern California application deadlines for fall 2027
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USC's regular decision is due Jan 10, 2027. Early decision (Nov 1) and early action (Nov 1) have closed. Checked on admission.usc.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is USC due?
Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026 Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026 60days
Regular decision
Due Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 Every USC deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early decisionBinding | Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed) | Nov 5, 2026 | admission.usc.edu |
| Early action | Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed) | Nov 5, 2026 | admission.usc.edu |
| Regular decision | Sun, Jan 10, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | admission.usc.edu |
Does USC need the SAT or ACT?
USC is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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Questions people ask
When is the University of Southern California early decision deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on admission.usc.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the University of Southern California early action deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Checked on admission.usc.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the University of Southern California regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Sun, Jan 10, 2027. Checked on admission.usc.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does University of Southern California require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. USC is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on admission.usc.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: admission.usc.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Test rule: admission.usc.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
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