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    Master of Public Administration (MPA)

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    Salt Lake City, USMPAIn-person2 years
    $55,966.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    50
    Cohort
    students
    39
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Utah is a 39-credit, 2-year, in-person MPA program based in Salt Lake City, US. Tuition is $55,966.

    About the program

    The program covers ethical administration, legal foundations of public service, nonprofit sector, and social equity through core courses in public management, policy, budgeting, law, ethics, and electives. It includes practical components like internship and major research paper or thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No graduate entrance exam is required for the MPA program. If you wish to include a score, it will be considered.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min No graduate entrance exam is required for the MPA program. We will consider scores from the GRE, MAT, LSAT, and GMAT.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min The TOEFL requirement for the MPA Program is 580 paper-based or 92 internet-based.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $24,000.00
    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 Administration (MPA) at University of Utah cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Utah is $55,966 across 39 required credits.
    Is Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Utah online or in-person?
    Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Utah is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Utah take to complete?
    Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Utah is structured around 2 years and 39 credits.
    How large is the Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Utah cohort?
    Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Utah typically enrolls around 50 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Utah?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Utah: 12 months OPT (US)