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The Evans School's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, recognized among the nation's top-ranked offerings, prepares students with critical competencies for careers in government and nonprofit organizations. Through a balanced curriculum covering policy analysis, strategic planning, management techniques, and organizational dynamics, learners develop the expertise, technical proficiency, and political savvy necessary for impactful public service leadership. Our distinguished faculty's interdisciplinary methods yield demonstrated results across diverse policy areas. Graduates leave equipped to design and execute policies that create meaningful change at local, national, and global levels.
All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum 3.0 GPA during their last 90 undergraduate credit hours of a quarterly schedule (60 credit hours of a semester schedule).
English Proficiency:
The Graduate School is temporarily accepting official test scores for both the Duolingo English Test and the TOEFL ITP Plus For China to assist international students with remote testing options. This policy is currently in effect through the autumn 2021 admission cycle (i.e., students enrolling in autumn 2021).
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 80; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 92 or higher
TOEFL pBT - Minimum Required Score: 500
Duolingo: Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 105; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 120 or higher
IELTS: Minimum Required Score 6.5