USC SCA Spring 2026

[beyon95est]

Hi All,

Been looking for a thread specifically for SCA'S 2026 Spring Application due on August 15th. I haven't seen one yet so I figured I'd get the thread started. Anyone else applying for the upcoming Spring term?

Thanks!

 

[Chris W]

Hi All,

Been looking for a thread specifically for SCA'S 2026 Spring Application due on August 15th. I haven't seen one yet so I figured I'd get the thread started. Anyone else applying for the upcoming Spring term?

Thanks!

Thanks for starting this thread!

Here's our stats for USC from our logged applications. (You can sort by spring admit) Be sure to log your application as well once you applied so we can improve these stats.

USC School of Cinematic Arts Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

28.3%

Admitted

251 out of 886

16.7%

Waitlisted

148 out of 886

55%

Not Admitted

487 out of 886

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

And in case you haven't seen it here are our interviews with USC admissions:

Article 'How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member'

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Article 'How to Get Into USC SCA in 2024: More Tips for Applying from a Committee Member'

As the oldest film school in the U.S., University of Southern California School of the Arts has helped usher exceptional talent to the forefront of the film industry. In 2023, TheWrap ranked USC SCA the #2 best film school in the country, praising its advanced filmmaking facilities, generous...

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Good luck!

 

[Noahm]

Applied as well!

 

[Chris W]

Applied as well!

Awesome and good luck! Be sure to log all the dates and important info in our database.

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