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    Master of Public Administration (MPA)

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    Seattle, USMPAIn-person2 years
    $93,108.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    67%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    138
    Cohort
    students
    72
    Credits

    Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a 72-credit, 2-year, in-person MPA program based in Seattle, US. Tuition is $93,108.

    About the program

    The program combines quantitative and analytic skills with management training, including core courses in policy process, organizational performance, economics, quantitative methods, and policy analysis, supplemented by electives, capstone project, and professional experience.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $22,674.00
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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 Washington-Seattle Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $93,108 across 72 required credits.
    Is Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus take to complete?
    Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is structured around 2 years and 72 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 cumulative grade-point-average on a 4 point scale (or equivalent measures of performance if a graduate of an institution with no grading system; or equivalent grade-point-average from an accredited foreign institution) for those credits earned at the regionally accredited institution awarding the bachelor’s degree OR at least a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4 point scale) for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits
    How competitive is Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Washington-Seattle Campus reports an acceptance rate of approximately 67%.