University of Southern California Graduate School Admission Results

About 9,299 results

This page shows the recent graduate admission results for University of Southern California. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

University of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC), located in Los Angeles, California, is a prominent private research university known for its academic excellence and strong connections to the entertainment industry. It is home to renowned schools ... such as the USC Marshall School of Business, the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, which are celebrated for their innovative programs and professional training. USC's commitment to fostering a diverse and dynamic community enhances its reputation as a leading institution for interdisciplinary education and cutting-edge research.

Summary

The USC Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Computer Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters and PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program, with multiple rejections pointing to stringent criteria, and several interview opportunities highlighting its competitive nature. Electrical and Computer Engineering had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, underscoring its rigorous selection process. Electrical Engineering experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters and PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Urban Planning saw both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters and PhD candidates, highlighting its competitive nature. Mechanical Engineering had both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters and PhD candidates, reflecting its stringent criteria. Chemistry reported both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, pointing to its selective nature. Architecture experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters candidates, underscoring its high standards. Economics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Applied Data Science had both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters candidates, reflecting its competitive nature. Public Policy experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters and PhD candidates, highlighting its rigorous selection process. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others remain exceptionally competitive.

School Program Added On Decision
University of Southern California
(Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 168
GRE V 160
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.88

Admitted for MSCS General and MSCS Intelligent Robotics

University of Southern California
( ECE ) Electrical And Computer Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
International
University of Southern California
Material Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 162
GRE V 151
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.78
University of Southern California
Public Policy Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
American

Checked email, no mention of funding either way.

University of Southern California
Computer Science (Scientists And Engineers) Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American

Former USC - Viterbi student. So happy to go back.

University of Southern California
Department Of Mechanical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
University of Southern California
Master Of Education In Postsecondary Administration And Student Affairs Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American

Checked YouSC portal and the decision letter was there. Haven't received an email from Rossier yet. Super excited!

University of Southern California
Physics PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F15
International

To anxious USC applicants below who haven't heard back, when I applied for USC they sent out a rejection letter in Sept which was forwarded and received at my address at new school. USC can be extremely irresponsible so don't wait and make your decision now.

University of Southern California
Electrical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
International
University of Southern California
Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International

Email to Check YouSC and they had a decision document. It was even labelled 2017 so yeah. 6th Straight Reject.

University of Southern California
(Computer Science - Data Science) Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 166
GRE V 163
GRE AW 3.50
GPA 3.10

Have been working in the data science domain for the past one year which includes predictive analytics, Ensemble modelling..Good SOP and strong LORs but CGPA was my downfall ultimately..GPA only policy sucks!!

University of Southern California
( ECE ) Electrical And Computer Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F17
International

To all the USC people who've got admits for Fall '17 but do not plan to intend, be kind and decline your offers. Sincerely, A student who is waiting for a decision. ( hence, sleepless nights)

University of Southern California
Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F19

To the USC post below, who got notification regarding scholarship. Can you please share your profile.

University of Southern California
(Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
S17
International

To poster below with USC admit: Is decision updated on website too or via email? Or is it just through postal service? And you profile?

University of Southern California
Psychology PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F18
American

Skype interview followed by invite to recruitment event on 1/26

University of Southern California
Cinema & Media Studies Masters
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F16
American
GRE 154
GRE V 162
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.71

Not complaining!

University of Southern California
Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
International
GRE 170
GRE V 155
GRE AW 3.00
GPA 4.06

My overall GPA is 4.06/4.3 (91.2/100) and my overall IELTS score is 7. The track that I applied for is scientists and engineers (for limited background in CS). My undergraduate major is Mechanical Engineering and I just took 2 relevant courses, basic programming language(C) and linear algebra.

University of Southern California
East Asian Studies Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
American
University of Southern California
Curatorial Studies For The Public Sphere Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 157
GRE V 163
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.50

Emailed an unofficial letter of acceptance. Considering the dual MA-MPL degree here.

University of Southern California
Planning Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 151
GRE V 155
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.93