Degree InformationDegree Offered: MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONCIP Code: 44.0401 Campus: Seattle Admission Requirements and Contact Information
Students who submit their applications by January 15, 2027, will be considered for fellowship opportunities and will receive an admissions decision by mid-February.
Final Deadline (May 31, 2027) This is the last opportunity to apply for admission to the program. Fellowship awards are not available for applications submitted after January 15, 2027. Admission decisions will be released by early-June, and admitted applicants must confirm their enrollment by June 15, 2027.
Contact Information Evans School Student Affairs and Learning and Teaching Innovation Team (SALTI) Program Website +1 206-543-4900 evansadm@uw.edu Requirements and Prerequisites A minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 US scale. If the bachelor’s degree is awarded by an institution with no grading system, equivalent measures of academic performance is required; or, at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 US scale for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits. For more information please refer to Policy 3.1 Graduate Admissions. No prerequisites, but undergraduate coursework in microeconomics and/or statistics is recommended. GRE Requirements GRE Requirement: Optional/Not Required. Submitting GRE scores is not required. However, if official scores are submitted, they may be considered during the review process. More Information: Though not required, some students would prefer their GRE scores be taken into consideration in the application review process. Additional Instructions This page provides the list of required application materials for the Part-Time MPA program. If GRE or GMAT scores are submitted, official scores must be sent electronically from the test provider.
All applications received by or before January 15 will be considered for Evans School merit-based financial aid. Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2. The Evans School does not accept Duolingo scores as a measure of English language typically meet or exceed the following scores: proficiency.
International Student Information Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School. Program DeadlinesAutumn 2026 - Domestic: Open Date: 09/01/2025 Deadline Date: 07/27/2026 Autumn 2026 - International: Open Date: 09/01/2025 Deadline Date: 07/27/2026 Autumn 2027 - Domestic: Open Date: 09/15/2026 Deadline Date: 01/15/2027 Autumn 2027 - International: Open Date: 09/15/2026 Deadline Date: 01/15/2027 Application Materials2 Recommendation(s) Resume Statement of Purpose |