One in 3000: University of Southern California

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!

via usc.edu

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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