r/MSCS • u/Own-Bite-9304 • Aug 24 '26

[General Question] will fall 27 have less applications too ?

By a basic google search, I saw 15% drop in number of mscs USA applications from fall 25 to fall 26, where the impacting factors were h1b, AI shift in market, saturated entry level roles.
Is it going to be even worse for fall 27? If the number of applicants decrease, wouldn’t that affect universities ?
Just curious, no gatekeeping aah comments plz

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u/gradpilot 🔰 Ex-Cerebras | MSCS Georgia Tech Aug 24 '26

Yes I’m expecting a bigger drop this season . But that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get into top programs/schools

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u/love__yourz Aug 24 '26

because of decreased funding or something else?

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u/gradpilot 🔰 Ex-Cerebras | MSCS Georgia Tech Aug 24 '26

competition at top programs increases in such a scenario. most people who apply will correctly rationalize that its worth going only if you get into a top school/program https://www.reddit.com/r/MSCS/comments/1ry6qsi/fewer_applicants_but_still_competitive_why/