Master of Public Administration

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score: Writing (Exceptions: Outstanding UT Arlington graduates may qualify for GRE waiver providing they meet certain requirements. )
Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA): The undergraduate GPA based on the last 60 hours of course work as calculated by the Graduate Admissions from the official transcript.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores: Verbal and Quantitative (Exceptions: Outstanding UT Arlington graduates may qualify for GRE waiver providing they meet certain requirements)
Letters of Recommendation attesting to the applicant\u2019s potential to do Master\u2019s-level work and complete the program. Letters for Master\u2019s programs should be from professors or supervisors at work.
Essay by applicant approximately one double-spaced page in length (approximately 250 words). The Essay is considered both for its content and quality of writing. The Essay should address the following questions: 1. Why do you want to earn a Master\u2019s degree in the program for which you are applying 2. What relevant background and experience do you bring to the program. The essay can also include other concerns you\u2019d like to bring to the attention of the Graduate Advisor or Master\u2019s Admissions Committee.
Non-native English speakers only: TOEFL or IELTS scores (Exceptions: An applicant holding either a Bachelor\u2019s or a Master\u2019s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university is not required to submit a TOEFL, TOEFL iBT, or IELTS score for admission purposes.)
Applicants who meet all the following requirements will be considered for unconditional admission:
Minimum Writing GRE score of 4.0 (may be waived under certain conditions - see Waiving the GRE below)
Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 based on the last 60 hours of course work as calculated by UTA Graduate Admissions.
A preferred minimum Verbal GRE score of 450 (Revised GRE Test: 150), and minimum Quantitative GRE of 450 (Revised GRE Test: 141), and a minimum combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 1,000 (Revised GRE Test Combined: 291)
Outstanding letters of recommendation
Strong, well-written personal essay
Non-native English speakers only: TOEFL scores of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (iBT) with sectional scores that meet or exceed 22 Writing, 21 Speaking, 20 Reading, and 16 Listening; or, IELTS score of at least 6.5.