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 – Class of 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 794 |
| Enrolled Students | 197 |
| Average Age | 26 |
| Range of Ages | 21-46 |
| Students with 2+ Years of Work Experience | 63% |
| Average GRE – Quant | Range: 145-170; Average: 156 |
| Average GRE – Verbal | Range: 143-170; Average: 157 |
| Average Undergrad GPA | 3.60 |
| Class Statistics | |
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 62% |
| Washington Residents | 48% |
| Out-of-State Domestic Residents | 39% |
| International Students | 13% |
| Minority* | 28% |
| Program Details | |
| Credits to complete program | 72 quarter credits |
| Student organizations | 14 |
| MPA 2018 Employment Profile | |
| Employed 6 months after graduation | 90% |
| Employed in Government, Social Enterprise, or Nonprofit Sectors | 82% |
| Graduation Rate Information – Cohort Start: AY2014-15** | |
| Graduated in 2 Years | 82% |
| Graduated in 3 Years | 88% |
| Graduated in 4 Years | 93% |
* Proportion of domestic students
** These figures represent a total of 146 students initially enrolled, excluding students enrolled in the PCMI and Part-Time program tracks, as well as concurrent degree students.