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    Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA)

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    Storrs, USMAIn-person2 years
    $84,316.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    15
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA) at University of Connecticut is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Storrs, US. Tuition is $84,316.

    About the program

    The program prepares students for careers in higher education and student affairs through foundational and professional courses, electives, graduate assistantships, and practica experiences.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min students whose primary language is not English, must show evidence of proficiency in the English Language by submitting either TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo scores
    IELTS
    optional
    Min students whose primary language is not English, must show evidence of proficiency in the English Language by submitting either TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo scores

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,747.00
    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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA) at University of Connecticut cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA) at University of Connecticut is $84,316 across 36 required credits.
    Is Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA) at University of Connecticut online or in-person?
    Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA) at University of Connecticut is offered in-person.
    How long does Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA) at University of Connecticut take to complete?
    Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA) at University of Connecticut is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA) at University of Connecticut?
    Per the program's published guidance: A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 for the entire undergraduate record, or a G.P.A. of at least 3.2 for the last two undergraduate years, or excellent work in the entire final undergraduate year (3.5 or better), or graduate work with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better (minimum of 9 graduate credits required)
    How large is the Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA) at University of Connecticut cohort?
    Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA) at University of Connecticut typically enrolls around 15 students per cohort.