University Overview
The University of Southern California (USC) is a mid-sized private comprehensive university founded in 1880, located in downtown Los Angeles, a major West Coast metropolitan area. It is the oldest private research university in California.
USC also has the largest international student population among U.S. universities. (2023 U.S. News National University Ranking: 25)
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School Introduction
The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy was founded in 1929 and is one of the oldest public policy schools in the United States.
For over 90 years, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for people and communities through pioneering research and scholarship.
In 2023, the USC Price School of Public Policy ranked 3rd among 270 public affairs schools, marking many consecutive years in the top ten nationally.
Program Offerings (Master's Programs)
The master's programs at the USC Price School of Public Policy are as follows:
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Executive Master of Health Administration – Online (EMHA-OL)
Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Public Administration – Online (MPA-OL)
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Master of Science in Public Policy Data Science (MS PPDS)
Master of International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM)
Dollinger Master of Real Estate Development (MRED)
Master of Urban Planning (MUP)
Executive Master of Urban Planning - Online (EMUP-OL)
Application Requirements
The application deadlines for the USC Price School of Public Policy for 2024 have not been updated yet. Please refer to the 2023 deadlines for each program.
*Refer to the official website for the most accurate information.
USC Price School of Public Policy Summer Admission: Deadline is April 1 of the enrollment year.
USC Price School of Public Policy Fall Admission: Deadlines range from December 1 of the year prior to enrollment to August 1 of the enrollment year.
* During this period, deadlines vary by program, and deadlines for international and domestic students may also differ.
Application Materials:
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USC online application
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$90 application fee
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Transcripts
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GRE/GMAT not required (except for PhD and MSPPDS programs)
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Resume/CV
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Three letters of recommendation, including at least one academic reference.
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Personal statement
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TOEFL/IELTS [for international students whose native language is not English and who have not completed a full bachelor's degree in the U.S. or another English-speaking country]
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Proof of financial support (showing ability to cover all tuition and living expenses)
Official Q & A
Q: How soon can I receive an admission decision after the application deadline for the USC Price School of Public Policy?
A: The USC Price School of Public Policy typically begins releasing admission decisions by the end of February at the earliest.
Q: Do I need to submit all materials mentioned in the "other information" section of the USC Price School of Public Policy online application?
A: Some supplementary materials are meant to support your application but are not mandatory. The "other information" panel does not require any compulsory submissions, so missing them will not affect your application.
Q: Does the USC Price School of Public Policy require GMAT or GRE scores?
A: Except for PhD programs and the MSPPDS master's program, other programs at the USC Price School of Public Policy do not require GRE or GMAT scores.
Q: How many programs can an applicant apply to at the USC Price School of Public Policy?
A: Applicants may apply to up to three programs at the USC Price School of Public Policy. In the online application system, you will be required to rank your three choices in order of preference, so please consider carefully.
Q: My recommender has not yet submitted their letter of recommendation. How can I send them a reminder or re-notification?
A: Applicants can navigate back to the "Recommendation" tab under the "Program Materials" section of the application to resend the recommendation request via email. Find the recommender and click the pencil icon in the upper right corner. Then click the "Resend this Recommendation Request" button at the bottom of the page.
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