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
Electrical And Computer Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19

What a waste of 250k. I was going to join on a water polo scholarship. I'm telling my mother about this. You can't deny legacies like this.

University of Southern California
Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 159
GRE V 161
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 2.97

Already accepted to another program, will not be attending. Good luck to whoever gets the spot!

University of Southern California
Mechanical Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
American
GRE 164
GRE V 162
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 2.80

I am the limited student who posted below. Found out i was admitted today. The Graduate GPA i earned as a limited student was 3.23. Check your USCONNECT page, my admission letter posted a week ago, but i did not notice it since no email was sent to my personal account. I still know 1 or 2 people waiting so hang in there.

University of Southern California
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F18
International

To the poster below: Can I ask whom did you send email to

University of Southern California
Neuroscience PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F15
American
University of Southern California
(Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
S17
International

For USC admit below : congratulations man! I think you are the only person who got spring admit :P

University of Southern California
Mechanical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
American
GRE 164
GRE V 155
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.92

Accepted, but no information about funding.

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

To the Applied Data Science admit below - Did you apply by 15 December priority deadline or January 15 deadline ?

University of Southern California
20th C. Am. PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F18
American

Welp, hopefully an admit chooses a different school? Congrats to those already accepted!

University of Southern California
Education PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 162
GRE V 162
GRE AW 4.50
University of Southern California
Speech Language Pathology Masters
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F19
American
GPA 3.02

Got a request for an interview on June 14th. Email said they would send more details on the interview June 3-7th!

University of Southern California
Communication PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 151
GRE V 167
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.93
University of Southern California
(EE) Electrical Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
GRE 152
GRE V 162
GRE AW 4.50

Received email to check website.

University of Southern California
Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
International
GRE 168
GRE V 161
GRE AW 4.00

General CS. No mention of scholarship.

University of Southern California
Computer Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 167
GRE V 154
GRE AW 3.00
GPA 3.30
University of Southern California
Psychology PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F20

To the previous post to USC, when did you get the email? Morning or afternoon?

University of Southern California
Public Policy Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
International
GRE 155
GRE V 165
GRE AW 3.50
GPA 3.56
University of Southern California
Cinematic Arts TV & Film Production Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F17
International

Haven't seen any cinematic arts students get accepted in a long time, anybody have any inside info about the process? If I am not accepted I really wish they would just tell me...

University of Southern California
Chemical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 165
GRE V 149
GRE AW 3.50
GPA 3.57

Had the conversation with the POI and emailed back and forth to discuss the projects back in January. Emailed to ask for the update two weeks ago and sadly the professor found a better candidate. Official rejection notice will come soon I guess.

University of Southern California
Philosophy PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
International

Email to check website.