A high-energy private university in central Los Angeles celebrated for cinema, business, game design, engineering, and the fierce devotion of the Trojan network.
- Admit rate
- 9.9%
- Highly selective
- SAT middle 50%
- 1440–1540
- of admitted students
- Avg. net price
- $36,800
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 3.88
- unweighted
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Half of admitted students scored between 1440 and 1540.
Popular majors
- Cinematic Arts / Film & TVArts, Design & MediaStandout program
- Marshall School of BusinessBusiness, Finance & EconHighly regarded
- Viterbi School of EngineeringEngineering & TechWell regarded
- Game Design & Interactive MediaComputer Science & AIWell regarded
- Annenberg Communication & JournalismSocial Sciences & LawStandout program
Highlights
- Trojan Family alumni network: legendary career loyalty
- #1 School of Cinematic Arts in the world
- Vibrant LA location and storied athletic heritage
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