University of Southern California Graduate School Admission Results

About 9,302 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
Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
International
GRE 170
GRE V 148
GRE AW 3.00
GPA 3.59
University of Southern California
3 Yr Master Of Architecture Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International
University of Southern California
Political Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
International
GRE 159
GRE V 152
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.78

Email from director of graduate studies. Low GRE, yet still accepted.

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

For the poster below, USC Fall 2019 admits are also out and ongoing. I got Fall admit around mid Jan. No better offers yet

University of Southern California
Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
American

USC does NOT offer TA positions to masters students. And Viterbi sent out the first wave of acceptances... They said on a webinar that we have until the end of the month to respond.

University of Southern California
Computer Science- Interactive Media Design Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International

:( was a dream school. They were extremely sweet about rejecting me though.

University of Southern California
(Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
University of Southern California
Biomedical Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 169
GRE V 145
GRE AW 2.50
GPA 3.20
University of Southern California
(Biomedical Engineering) (BME) Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 160
GRE V 154
GPA 3.50
University of Southern California
Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
International
University of Southern California
Molecular And Cellular Biology PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F18
American

1 third author pub and 2 first authors in process, had successful informal interviews with PIs prior to submitting.

University of Southern California
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19

Declined a week ago

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

After mailing them about application status, received a mail that said I'm on the waitlist and waitlist decisions will be released starting May 6.

University of Southern California
Speech Language Pathology Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F19
International

has anyone heard back from this school?

University of Southern California
Speech Language Pathology Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F19
American

To the posters below, I also still have not received the interview email. I have now spoken with the program director twice, and she said she would send me the interview email request after we spoke on 6/5. I am also going to interview in person, so I'm not sure if that makes a difference too.

University of Southern California
Political Science And International Relations (POIR) PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F18
International
University of Southern California
Clinical Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American

Received email to check website for decision letter. Saw it coming, oh well! Good luck to everyone else!

University of Southern California
History PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F17
American
University of Southern California
Cinema & Media Studies Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 157
GRE V 169
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 2.82

Nicely worded email from the department. Best of luck to all applicants!

University of Southern California
Public Administration Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE V 161
GRE AW 4.00