NC Public AdministrationNorth Carolina State University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Mar 1, 2027).

Historical admission data is not published.

Personal statement

Required.

CV or resume

Required.

Recommendation letters x 3

Typically three recommendations via Graduate School application.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From prior institutions; official after admission as required.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Graduate School minimum; catalog lists entrance exam None for MPA.
Prerequisites: Professional experience; Pre-service (<1 year public-sector experience) vs in-service pathways affect credit/internship requirements (39 vs 36 credits).
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 each component); Graduate School Academic IELTS minimum; General IELTS not accepted.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall (4.0 each component) | Old scale: 80 overall (18 each component); Graduate School minimum for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026. Speaking 5 required for TA appointment.; Graduate School minimum for tests taken before 21 January 2026. Some programs set higher minima.
GRE: Not considered; Catalog: Entrance Exam None for Public Administration (MR).