University of Southern California Graduate School Admission Results

About 9,307 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
Sociology PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
International
GRE 167
GRE V 155
GRE AW 3.50
University of Southern California
Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 168
GRE V 160
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.20

US citizen w/ international degree. Finally! I can't believe it took them this long to tell me I was rejected. I also applied to the Linguistics dept. and haven't heard back from them yet.

University of Southern California
Sociology PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F16
International

To the poster below: You should register for the YouSC portal to see the result

University of Southern California
Art History PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F19
American
University of Southern California
College Of Marine Sciences Biological Oceanography PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American
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
University of Southern California
Mechanical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
American
University of Southern California
Planning Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
American

Email received to check decision on website. Received packet in mail a couple days after. Half tuition scholarship.

University of Southern California
Chemical Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F20
University of Southern California
Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
International

Accepted for Summer Start Program. Applied on 13/01. Tier-2 college from India /9.03/ One International Publication/ 331 GRE

University of Southern California
Literature & Creative Writing PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F20
American

Alright, I goofed. I'm the poster below lol

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

Applied Jan 15th

University of Southern California
Cinema And Media Studies Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 162
GRE V 152
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.88

I didn't get into USC, but did end up getting into UCLA for the same program woot woot!

University of Southern California
Journalism Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
American

Letter dated 3/15 saying that they had yet to find/receive my transcripts... and would I please resend them in the next 2 weeks. Doesn't sound like they are in too much of a rush to get things finalized.

University of Southern California
English PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F19
International

Question for the poster below: did you get an email requesting that you upload your official transcripts?

University of Southern California
( ECE) Electrical And Computer Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 168
GRE V 155
GRE AW 3.00

RA

University of Southern California
PIBBS PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 159
GRE V 158
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.80
University of Southern California
Comparative Literature PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 155
GRE V 165
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.96
University of Southern California
East Asian Area Studies Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
International
GRE 169
GRE V 157
GRE AW 4.00
University of Southern California
Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
International