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USC Cinematic Arts - Film and Television Production (MFA)

MFA students learn in the most state of the art facilities rivaling the most advanced production companies in the world. You'll hone your talent...
Degrees Offered
  1. 3 Year MFA
Concentrations
  1. Cinematography
  2. Directing
  3. Editing
  4. Film & Television Production
  5. Producing
  6. Sound Design
Yearly Tuition
$30k to $40k
Application Deadline Types
  1. Regular Decision
  2. Spring Deadline
Regular Decision Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2022
Spring Admission Deadline
Aug 15, 2023
USC Cinematic Arts - Film and Television Production (MFA) Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)
28%
Admitted
106  out of   384   Admitted
24%
Waitlisted
93  out of   384   Waitlisted
48%
Not Admitted
185  out of   384  Not Admitted

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    How many are admitted who were interviewed?
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    Countries of admitted applicants
    Australia
    Brasil
    China
    Denmark
    Hong Kong
    India
    Italy
    Netherlands
    Nigeria
    Panama
    Philippines
    Poland
    South Africa
    Spain
    Taiwan
    Ukraine
    United States
    Vietnam
    Race of admitted applicants (limited data)
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    What were accepted applicants Undergraduate field of study?
    Advertising
    Animation
    Business
    Civil Engineering
    Communication
    Computer Science
    Creative Writing
    Criminal Justice
    Engineering
    English
    Film and Media Arts
    Film Production
    Film Studies
    Journalism
    Marketing
    Music
    New Media
    Neurobiology
    Photojournalism
    Public Relations
    Psychology
    Screenwriting
    Television
    Theatre
    Other
    What level of film experience do admitted applicants have?
    No Film Experience
    Limited Experience
    Moderate Experience
    Extensive Experience
    How much scholarship money was awarded?

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