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School of Public Affairs
  • Graduate School
  • WASHINGTON, DC
Grad School
American University

School of Public Affairs

  • Graduate School
  • WASHINGTON, DC
  • 1 review
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    School Within
    American University
    Address
    4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON, DC 20016
    Website
    american.edu/spa
    Telephone
    (202) 885-6230
    From School of Public Affairs

    The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University was born in 1934, as a training solution for federal workers supporting FDR’s New Deal. This vision catapulted SPA to a top-tier school, bridging theory and practice while inspiring change at every level. To this day, we seek students who exemplify this spirit—future leaders, political advocates, and policy change-makers––and prepare them to address the world's most complex challenges in public policy and administration; government and politics; and justice, law, and criminology.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Deadline for International Students
    Rolling Admissions
    Admissions Website
    american.edu/spa/admissions/?utm_source=niche&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=spa_niche_admissions
    Application Fee
    $65
    $500 graduate student scholarship

    Masters and Doctoral Programs

    Most Popular Programs

    • Data Science
      0 Students
    • Public Administration
      143 Students
    • Public Policy Analysis
      41 Students
    • Homeland Security and Disaster Management
      19 Students
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      18 Students
    • Political Science and Government
      16 Students
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    Master of Public Administration

    Our Master of Public Administration program at the AU School of Public Affairs examines the components of leadership in public and nonprofit organizations, studies the public policy and organizational environments, and analyzes issues critical to public administration today.

    Applying

    Acceptance Rate
    Total Graduate Students
    1,070
    GRE
    GMAT
    LSAT
    MCAT
    TOEFL
    IELTS
    Application Website
    american.edu/spa/admissions/start-application.cfm
    Interview Required
    No
    Personal Statement Required
    Yes
    Academic Transcripts Required
    Yes
    Application Fee Waivers Available
    Yes
    Letters of Recommendation Required
    2

    Academics

    Part-time Classes Available
    Yes
    Weekend Classes Available
    Yes
    Evening Classes Available
    Yes
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    Tuition & Financial Aid

    Full-Time In-State Tuition
    Full-Time Out-of-State Tuition
    Part-Time In-State Tuition
    Part-Time Out-of-State Tuition
    Received Financial Aid
    80%
    Average Financial Aid
    Financial Aid Website
    american.edu/spa/admissions/tuition.cfm?utm_source=niche&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=spa_niche_financialaid
    Work Study Program Available
    Yes
    Teaching/Research Fellowship Available
    Yes

    Campus Resources

    International Students Office
    Yes
    International Office URL
    american.edu/ocl/isss
    Disability Services
    Yes
    Veterans Services
    Yes
    Childcare Services
    Yes
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    Outcomes

    Average Salary After Graduation
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    Career Placement URL
    american.edu/weknowsuccess/#gr,spa,all
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    Living in the Area

    Spring Valley
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Nightlife
      A
    Median Household Income
    $250,001
    National
    $64,994
    Median Rent
    $1,512
    National
    $1,096
    Median Home Value
    $1,563,193
    National
    $229,800
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    • Dec 20 2019
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