OhiMaster of Public AdministrationThe Ohio State University · Columbus, Ohio, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Feb 15, 2027 | Apr 15, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Committee expects at least 2–3 pages; no fixed word limit. All materials must arrive by the deadline used.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters

Required as part of a complete Glenn master's application.

Transcript(s)

Must be received by the stated deadline with the rest of the file.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Applicants below 3.0 need Graduate School approval; Glenn encourages contacting the college first.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; University Graduate School minimum for applicable international applicants. Programs may require higher. Ohio State does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall | Old scale: 79 overall; University Graduate School minimum for applicable international applicants. Programs may require higher. New scale applies to the updated TOEFL launched January 2026. Ohio State does not accept MyBest scores.
GRE: Not considered; GRE scores are no longer required for Glenn College master's applicants.

Historical admission data is not published.