What division is USC?

USC competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big Ten.

What GPA do you need for USC?

The average GPA at USC is 3.8. This is a highly selective academic program.

USC has an enrollment of approximately 20,443 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at USC?

USC has an acceptance rate of 10%.

How do I get recruited to play at USC?

To get recruited at USC, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against USC's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

USC

Los Angeles, CAFBSBig Ten

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

20,443

Enrollment

3.8

Avg GPA

10%

Acceptance

92%

Graduation

96%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.8+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

USC is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big Ten, located in Los Angeles, CA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at USC, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.8

Graduation

92%

Acceptance

10%

Student:Faculty

9:1

Avg SAT

1,501

Retention

96%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$74,461

Coaching Staff94 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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Why this exists

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About USC Athletics

USC is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Los Angeles, CA, competing in the Big Ten. With an enrollment of 20,443 students, USC offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at USC with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at USC is 3.8. The school maintains a 92% graduation rate.

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