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, 2026, will be considered for fellowship opportunities and will receive an admissions decision by mid-February.
Final Deadline (May 15, 2026) This is the last opportunity to apply for admission to the program. Fellowship awards are not available for applications submitted after January 15, 2026. Admission decisions will be released by early-June, and admitted applicants must confirm their enrollment by June 15, 2026.
Contact Information Student Affairs and Admissions Office 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. Non-Native English Speaker InformationGraduate 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. International Student Information If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School. Applicants planning to study at the Evans School under an F-1 student visa are encouraged to reference this page on the University of Washington Graduate School's website. Program DeadlinesAutumn 2025 - Domestic: Open Date: 09/01/2024 Deadline Date: 07/05/2025 Autumn 2025 - International: Open Date: 09/01/2024 Deadline Date: 07/05/2025 Autumn 2026 - Domestic: Open Date: 09/01/2025 Deadline Date:Autumn 2026 - International: Open Date: 09/01/2025 Deadline Date: Application Materials1 Recommendation(s) Resume Statement of Purpose |