PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The Public Administration program offers both on-campus and online courses to fit your schedule.

• Application Requirements:
  
  • Online application form
  • Transcripts
  • 2 letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
  • Statement of Goals
    • Please address the following prompts in no more than 2 pages:
      • Why is an MPA degree from Villanova University important for you to achieve your public service career goals? 
      • In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing an MPA from Villanova, how an MPA from Villanova will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future.
  • Resume
  • $50 non-refundable application fee
• Deadlines: Admission is conducted on a rolling basis for all deadlines except those tied to funding consideration. Applications may close early under rolling admissions if all available seats are filled prior to the stated deadline.
  • Spring: December 1
  • Fall, with funding consideration: February 15
  • Summer: April 15
  • Fall: August 1
• Funding available: Yes
  • Deadline: February 15
  • Fall admittance only.
  • Learn more about funding opportunities.
• Credits and Tuition:
  • 36-39 credits (MPA 8010 internship, 3 credit course, may be waived depending upon three years of professional work experience)
  • Tuition and fees
  • Tuition and fees subject to change.
• Applications for the 2026 admissions cycle have closed. Applications for spring, summer and fall 2027 will open on September 1.

• Application Requirements:
  
  • Online application form
  • Transcripts
  • 2 letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
  • Statement of Goals
    • Please address the following prompt in 1 - 1.5 pages:
      • Why is a graduate certificate from Villanova University important for you to achieve your public service career goals? 
      • In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing a graduate certificate from Villanova, how this certificate from Villanova will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future.
  • Resume
  • $50 non-refundable application fee
• Deadlines: Admission is conducted on a rolling basis. Applications may close early under rolling admissions if all available seats are filled prior to the stated deadline.
  
  • Spring: December 1
  • Summer: April 15
  • Fall: Rolling until August 1
• Funding available: No
• Credits and Tuition:
  • 15 credits
  • Tuition and fees
  • Tuition and fees subject to change.
• Applications for the 2026 admissions cycle have closed. Applications for spring, summer and fall 2027 will open on September 1.

• Application Requirements:
  
  • Online application form
  • Transcripts
  • 2 letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
  • Statement of Goals
    • Please address the following prompt in 1 - 1.5 pages:
      • Why is a graduate certificate from Villanova University important for you to achieve your public service career goals? 
      • In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing a graduate certificate from Villanova, how this certificate from Villanova will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future.
  • Resume
  • $50 non-refundable application fee
• Deadlines: Admission is conducted on a rolling basis. Applications may close early under rolling admissions if all available seats are filled prior to the stated deadline.
  
  • Spring: December 1
  • Summer: April 15
  • Fall: Rolling until August 1
• Funding available: No
• Credits and Tuition:
  • 15 credits
  • Tuition and fees
  • Tuition and fees subject to change.
• Applications for the 2026 admissions cycle have closed. Applications for spring, summer and fall 2027 will open on September 1.

• Application Requirements:
  
  • Online application form
  • Transcripts
  • 2 letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
  • Statement of Goals
    • Please address the following prompt in 1 - 1.5 pages:
      • Why is a graduate certificate from Villanova University important for you to achieve your public service career goals? 
      • In answering this question, please let us know why you are pursuing a graduate certificate from Villanova, how this certificate from Villanova will build on your work, volunteer, and/or academic experiences and describe the career and professional goals you have for your future.
  • Resume
  • $50 non-refundable application fee
• Deadlines: Admission is conducted on a rolling basis. Applications may close early under rolling admissions if all available seats are filled prior to the stated deadline.
  
  • Spring: December 1
  • Summer: April 15
  • Fall: Rolling until August 1
• Funding available: No
• Credits and Tuition:
  • 15 credits
  • Tuition and fees
  • Tuition and fees subject to change.
• Applications for the 2026 admissions cycle have closed. Applications for spring, summer and fall 2027 will open on September 1.