Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Matthew O’Pray |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | December 1 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $85 |
| Application deadline (international students) | December 1 |
| Application fee (international students) | $85 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 10,829 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 3,321 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 30.7% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 492 verbal 763 quantitative |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 505 verbal 776 quantitative |
| TOEFL required for international students | No |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | N/A |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://ame-www.usc.edu (213) 740-5324 ame@usc.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://bme.usc.edu (213) 740-7237 bmedept@usc.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://chems.usc.edu (213) 740-2225 chemsche@vsoe.usc.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://cee.usc.edu/ (213) 740-0603 ceedept@usc.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://ee.usc.edu (213) 740-4447 studentinfo@ee.usc.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.usc.edu (213) 740-4494 csdept@cs.usc.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://ee.usc.edu (213) 740-4447 studentinfo@ee.usc.edu |
| Engineering management | http://www.usc.edu/dept/ise (213) 740-4893 isedept@vsoe.usc.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://cee.usc.edu/ (213) 740-0603 ceedept@usc.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.usc.edu/dept/ise (213) 740-4893 isedept@.vsoe.usc.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://chems.usc.edu (213) 740-4339 chemsmas@vsoe.usc.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://ame-www.usc.edu (213) 740-5324 ame@usc.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | http://chems.usc.edu (213) 740-0322 chemspte@vsoe.usc.edu |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 4,251 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 1,758 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 1,504 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 948 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 41 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 1,813 |
| Total master’s graduates | 1,680 |
| International master’s graduates | 65.2% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 16.0% |
| Female master’s graduates | 21.0% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 133 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 61.7% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 17.3% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 21.1% |
Programs
100.0 percent of students reported specialty information. Totals may exceed 100% due to students with multiple specialities.
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Faculty (2011-2012)
| Full-time faculty | 174 |
| Part-time faculty | 212 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 18 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $168,442,795 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 132 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(10) Ranking by Specialties #22 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#30 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#39 in Chemical
#24 in Civil
#13 in Computer Engineering
#14 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#48 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#14 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#35 in Materials
#27 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 72 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 3.7 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.6 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 30.7% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 765 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 5.4:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 133 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $168,442,795 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $990,839 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 10.3% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 4,251 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 4,251 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 2,706 |
| Minority students | 11.2% |
| International students | 77.7% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 1,545 |
| Minority students | 23.6% |
| International students | 42.4% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Kelly Goulis |
| Financial aid phone | (213) 740-0119 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $27,234 per year Part-time: $1,513 per credit |
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| Required fees | $1,900 per year |
| Room and board | $17,500 |
| Books and supplies | $1,625 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,030 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 276 |
| Teaching assistants | 566 |
| Research assistants | 994 |
| Other appointments | 195 |