Requirements for Private Universities of California

University of Southern California

• According to U.S. News & World Report's 2010 college report, the University of Southern California is the 26th best university in the country. The mean GPA of incoming freshmen equaled a 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. The middle ACT composite score in 2010 ranged from a 29 to a 32. To apply, you must submit a completed application, official high school transcript, SAT or ACT results including writing sections, an activities list and a teacher recommendation. Additionally, optional materials include personal interviews and auditions if necessary.

  University of Southern California
  University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089
  213-740-1111
  usc.edu

Stanford University

• Stanford University has the fourth best undergraduate program in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. In 2010, Stanford accepted less than 10 percent of all applicants. Every student admitted finished high school in the top 50 percent of their class. More than 90 percent of incoming freshmen finished in the top 10 percent of their high school class. Additionally, 77 percent of the incoming class attained at least a 30 on the ACT. To apply, you need to submit an official high school transcript, ACT or SAT scores including the writing section, a completed application and a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

  Stanford University
  450 Serra Mall
  Stanford, CA 94305
  650-723-2091
  stanford.edu

Pepperdine University

• Pepperdine, according to U.S. News & World Report, hs the 58th best undergraduate program in the nation. College Tool Kit states that Pepperdine admitted 35 percent of applicants in 2010. Of that class, 95 percent finished in the top half of their high school class. The average incoming student in 2010 completed high school with a 3.7 grade point average. The middle 50 percent of the incoming class obtained 24 to 29 on the ACT. To apply, you must submit ACT or SAT scores including the writing section, your official high school transcript, a high school teacher's letter of recommendation and a completed Pepperdine application.

  Pepperdine University
  24255 Pacific Coast Highway
  Malibu, CA 90263
  310-506-4392
  pepperdine.edu