SPEA
Graduate
Admissions
Master of Public Affairs
Applications for SPEA's graduate programs are processed on a year-round basis for admission in any academic semester. Each application to SPEA's graduate programs is carefully evaluated by the admissions committee for the appropriate degree. Admission to SPEA's graduate programs is competitive. Each program has its own admissions criteria and meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission to that program.
Admission Deadlines
Fall: May 15
Spring: September 15
Summer: March 15
SPEA accepts late applications.
IUPUI Graduate Fellowships: January 15*
Graduate Assistantships: February 1*
*SPEA degree program application must be submitted and an admission decision made to be eligible for the upcoming fall/spring term assistantships and fellowships.
Admission Requirements
Minimum preferred requirements for admission include:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average of B (3.0) or higher
- Apply online
- All transcripts for work that was done outside of the Indiana University system*
- A resume*
- A personal statement*
- Three (3) letters of recommendation*
- Official test scores for the GRE, GMAT or LSAT. We recommend the following scores
- A combined score of 300 or more (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or
- A total score of 500 or higher on the GMAT or
- A total score of 150 or higher on the LSAT.
SPEA considers results from the GRE, GMAT or LSAT, but the GRE (http://www.ets.org/gre) is the most common among our applicants. Preparing to take the test and getting official test scores can be a lengthy process, so plan accordingly.
You can request a waiver of the GRE/GMAT/LSAT if you have already earned a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or if you have completed a SPEA graduate certificate with a 3.5 GPA or higher. To discuss options regarding the standardized test requirement, contact Luke Bickel, 317-278-0308 or lbickel@iupui.edu.
Although not required for admission, students applying for the MPA are strongly encouraged to complete MATH-M 110 or higher (algebra), ECON-E 201 (microeconomics) and SPEA-K 300 (statistics) or equivilent courses prior to taking SPEA-V 506 and SPEA-V 517.
*These documents will be kept on file until we receive your online application. Send them to:
Luke Bickel
BS 3025
801 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202