It's One in 3000 Thursday! Each week, We're Going to College features one of the over
3000 four-year colleges and universities
in the United States. From Alaska to Atlanta, Hawaii to Houston, West
Virginia to Washington, D.C., you could get your undergraduate degree
from an institution in any of the 50 states and many of the territories.
But which school is the right one for you? Let's take a look at the one
of the top candidates, and maybe we'll see you there in the fall!
Name: University of Southern California
Location: Los Angeles, CA
WGTC Category: Best Film Schools in LA
Website:
usc.edu
Twitter:
@USC
Undergraduate size: 18,740
Average SAT (mid-50%): approx. 1360-1507
Average ACT (mid-50%): 31-34
Average GPA: 3.82
Acceptance rate: 18.0%
In their own words: "
The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international business, USC's diverse curricular offerings provide extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study, and collaboration with leading researchers in highly advanced learning environments. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. "
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