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    Public Policy - Evans School - MPA (Full-time)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
    CIP Code: 44.0401
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Deadline Type

    Application Due Date

    Supporting Materials Due Date

    Estimated Decision Release

    Fellowship Decision Notification

    Student Response Deadline

    Priority

    January 15, 2026

    January 22, 2026

    Mid-February 2026

    Early March 2026

    April 15, 2026

    Final

    May 15, 2026

    May 15, 2026

    Early-June 2026

    N/A

    June 15, 2026


    Priority Deadline (January 15, 2026)

    Students who submit their applications by January 15, 2026, will be considered for fellowship opportunities and will receive an admissions decision by mid-February. 

    1. Ensure all supporting materials are received by January 22, 2026.
    2. Admission decisions will be released by mid-February 2026.
    3. Fellowship decisions will be released by early March 2026.
    4. Admitted applicants must confirm enrollment by April 15, 2026.

    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.

    1. Submit the complete application and all supporting materials by May 15, 2026 (11:59 PM PST).
    2. Admission decisions will be released by early-June 2026.
    3. Admitted applicants must confirm 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 Information
    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.

    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 Deadlines


    Autumn 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 Materials


    1 Recommendation(s)
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose