Skip to main content
    GradsMatch
    Back to Programs
    University of Illinois Chicago

    Master of Public Administration (Online MPA)

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Chicago, USMPAOnline16 months
    $21,571.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    53
    Credits
    $80.00
    App fee

    Master of Public Administration (Online MPA) at University of Illinois Chicago is a 53-credit, 16-month, online MPA program based in Chicago, US. Tuition is $21,571.

    About the program

    The program covers public management, policy analysis, budgeting, financial management, and organizational leadership. Students choose concentrations in financial management, nonprofit management, or public management.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #36 Best Public Affairs Programs (tie)
    Part-time option

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign in to view - it's free

    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT (exams taken prior to January 21, 2026) 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21; (exams taken on or after January 21, 2026) 4.5, with subscores of Reading 4, Listening 4, Speaking 4.5, Writing 4.5
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic 6.5, with subscores of 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

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

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Public Administration (Online MPA) at University of Illinois Chicago cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Administration (Online MPA) at University of Illinois Chicago is $21,571 across 53 required credits.
    Is Master of Public Administration (Online MPA) at University of Illinois Chicago online or in-person?
    Master of Public Administration (Online MPA) at University of Illinois Chicago is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Public Administration (Online MPA) at University of Illinois Chicago take to complete?
    Master of Public Administration (Online MPA) at University of Illinois Chicago is structured around 16 months and 53 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Public Administration (Online MPA) at University of Illinois Chicago?
    Per the program's published guidance: Undergraduate GPA of 2.75/4.0 or better (or equivalent) for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study
    What work-permit options follow Master of Public Administration (Online MPA) at University of Illinois Chicago?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Public Administration (Online MPA) at University of Illinois Chicago: 12 months OPT (US)