StaMaster of Public PolicyStanford University · Stanford, California, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 24 months
Tuition: $42,540
Fields: Public Policy

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: To be confirmed
Application deadline: Jan 28, 2027

Documents Required

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

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Enriching the Learning Community statement

Optional

Optional statement about lived experiences, demonstrated values, perspectives, activities, and potential contribution to Stanford's community of scholars.

Recommendation letters x 3

Unless the department specifies otherwise.

Academic transcripts

Uploaded to the Stanford graduate application.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree; No specific GPA minimum published.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Strong analytical and quantitative skills expected.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; University-wide minimum.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 89 overall; University-wide minimum when English proficiency criteria are not met. Departments may require higher. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.
GRE: Required (no minimum published); GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, or other graduate test scores are required or used depending on applicant pathway; no minimum published.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source