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    Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)

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    Los Angeles, USMPPIn-person2 years
    $94,848.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    48%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    80
    Cohort
    students
    68
    Credits
    $140.00
    App fee

    Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles is a 68-credit, 2-year, in-person MPP program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $94,848.

    About the program

    Two-year program with core curriculum in quantitative analysis, economics, political institutions, and policy analysis, plus electives and a required summer internship. Includes applied policy analysis seminars in the second year.

    Focus: coursework
    US News Public Affairs #16 (tie), Public Policy Analysis #14

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Scores above 650 in each area are usually essential for admission to the program
    TOEFL
    required
    Min A score of at least 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (iBT) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
    required
    Min an overall band score of 7.0 on the International English Testing System (IELTS)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $74,850.00
    Avg starting salary
    $22,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles is $94,848 across 68 required credits.
    Is Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 2 years and 68 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) in all upper-division courses
    How competitive is Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles reports an acceptance rate of approximately 48%.