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
Molecular Biology (MCB) PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
International

I received an email noting acceptance a week before from a PI and then today received the official offer letter. Will be attending.

University of Southern California
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
International
GRE 169
GRE V 152
GRE AW 3.50
GPA 3.69

The same e-mail as posted below. Already declined. 3a/0wl/2r/14p(4ir)

University of Southern California
Pure Mathematics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
American
University of Southern California
( ECE ) Electrical And Computer Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F17
International

to the USC EE Phd poster below: can you share your profile? also when did you receive your admission? ive got similar gpa/gre and kinda thought with gre that low chances of getting in are slim

University of Southern California
Chemical Egnineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F18
American

I heard the same. The review will go on till April 15. I hope we hear back from them soon. All the best.

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

Rejected off the wait list.

University of Southern California
Social Work/MSW Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
American
GRE 165
GRE V 160
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.62
University of Southern California
Cyber Security Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International

To the post below: my GPA is 8.8 and I have an average GRE scores. Also I've got good LORs. Best of luck.

University of Southern California
Chemistry PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
American
GRE 161
GRE V 158
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.26
University of Southern California
Computer Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 164
GRE V 163
GRE AW 6.00
GPA 3.26
University of Southern California
Political Science And International Relations (POIR) PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
International

Conditional admission pending authorization of funding offer. Quite pleased - several strong potential advisers and mentors. Invited to all-expenses-paid 'Preview POIR' in Los Angeles 1-3 March.

University of Southern California
Applied Data Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 167
GRE V 155
GRE AW 4.50

Applied before the 15 December deadline and *finally* got the decision informed via logging into the youSC portal today. What a waste of time and effort.

University of Southern California
Art History PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
American
University of Southern California
Music Composition Masters
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F19
International
University of Southern California
Electrical Engineering, Viterbi School Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
International
GRE 154
GRE V 165
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 4.00

Very good recommendation letters. One conference publication. One international and two national internships. Very happy to have been accepted! No funding :(

University of Southern California
POIR PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F17
American
University of Southern California
Master Public Administration Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 150
GRE V 165
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.72

checked the YouSC page and saw that I had a PDF message. They didn't send an email. I've been lurking on gradcafe and other folks said it was up, so I checked.

University of Southern California
Philosophy PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
University of Southern California
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
International

Received a personalized email. 2-year fellowship 26k. Will decline

University of Southern California
MS Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
International
GRE 170
GRE V 167
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.70

First Admit!!!! 2 patents 10 research papers topper