- The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Wichita State University's Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs is a two year full-time or three year part-time program that offers a professional education designed to prepare students to make important management and policy contributions in public and nonprofit organizations.
- Instruction in public management, public finance and public policy prepares students for positions of leadership. The degree is structured to respond to the unique student body of an urban university.
- A student must be admitted to the Master of Public Administration in full standing meeting minimum 3.0 GPA requirements.
- Depending on students interests and career goals, students can select electives used to complete graduate certificates in:
- City and County Management
- Economic Development
- Nonprofit Management
- Public Finance
| Event | End Date |
| Fall Application Deadline | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Spring Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition | $14750 | $14750 |
| Books and Medical Insurance | $4300 | $4300 |
| Total Fees | $19050 | $19050 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
- Completion of undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) in the last 60 hours, including any post-graduate work.*
- International students must attain a minimum score of 575 paper-based, or 88 Internet-based on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or an overall band score of 7.0 on the IELTS.
- Faculty will consider exceptions to the minimum grade point requirement (3.0 in the last 60 hours) based on a student's academic record, career plans, work and volunteer experience, and letters of reference
Scores Required
79 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
6.5 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
Required Document List
- Official Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- A resume including your work and volunteer experience
- Two letters of reference from individuals with direct knowledge of your work experience or academic performance
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