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University of Illinois at Springfield
Overview
University of Illinois at Springfield / Program in Public Administration is located in Springfield, IL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) | Public administration | |
| Master of Public Administration (MPA) | Public administration | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Management of nonprofit organizations |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 62 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 6 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | Capstone seminar |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
148
Applied
70
Accepted
59
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
75
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5; completion of prerequisites that include undergraduate coursework in political science in American national government, microeconomics or a market-based economics survey course, basic statistics, and competence in one computer spreadsheet application package; resume; career goals statement; writing skills | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Master's degree with minimum GPA of 3.25; educational and professional goals statement of at least 600 words, including possible research interest; evidence of significant work experience in public affairs field; at least one sample of professional writing; current vitae; 3 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | November 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
226
Total Graduate Students
3%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.98% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 19.91% |
| White or Caucasian | 65% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 4.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1.77% |
| Unknown | 0.88% |
Gender
Male (47%)
Female (52%)
Faculty
19
Total faculty
Full-time - 12
Part-time - 7
Male (9)
Female (10)
Location & Contact
Address
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
United States
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
United States
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