The University of Washington’s Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance continues to be one of the most competitive graduate programs in public policy and governance. Utilizing a data-driven model and a collaborative learning process, the rigorous program covers a wide scope of specialties: from environmental, public, and social policy to nonprofit management, public finance administration, and public policy analysis. Students at the Evans School gain first-hand knowledge and instruction from our faculty, whose research focuses on real-world approaches. We provide decision-makers with the evidence for smarter, more efficient policy decisions. An Evans School MPA prepares students for success and leadership in a dynamic and complex world.
| MPA Student Profile – Entering class of 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 611 |
| Enrolled Students | 178 |
| Students with 2+ Years of Work Experience | 63% |
| Average Undergrad GPA | 3.59 |
| Class Statistics | |
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 62% |
| Did Not Disclose | 2% |
| Washington Residents | 48% |
| Out-of-State Domestic Residents | 39% |
| International Students | 13% |
| Domestic BIPOC* Students | 26% |
| Program Details | |
| Credits to complete program | 72 quarter credits |
| Student Organizations | 10 |
| 2020 Annual Employment Report | |
| Employed 6 months after graduation | 91% |
| Graduation Rate Information – Cohort Start: AY2015-16** | |
| Graduated in 2 Years | 85% |
| Graduated in 3 Years | 93% |
| Graduated in 4 Years | 94% |
*BIPOC = Black, Indigenous, and/or People Of Color
**For the AY2015-16 entering year: students in the Part-Time MPA program had an average time to degree of 3 academic years; and concurrent degree students had an average time-to-degree of 3.45 academic years.