Overview

Job growth, affordable housing, educational reform, environmental degradation—these are just a few of the complex challenges society faces today. As these issues grow more complex, productive relationships among government, business, and non-profit organizations gain added importance.

The Public Policy curriculum from Loyola University Chicago combines knowledge about current government programs with the technical skills to assess how politics influence policy choices, how design informs more effective programs, and how critical evaluation elevates the impact of existing efforts.

Career Outcomes

MPP alumni from SCPS apply their education to tackle some of society’s most pressing problems, from immigration to the environment, from public safety to community development.

Some work for state and local governments or federal agencies; others are employed by non-profit organizations or business enterprises with connections to the public policy landscape.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy Design and Analysis

Analytical Tools for Policy Analysis

Public Budgeting and Finance

Public Policy Process

Policy Evaluation

Professional Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We look for a combined score of 310 on the GRE.

GPA of 2.7 is required.

A completed online application form.

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate work. Transcripts must verify completion of a bachelor's degree.

Scores for the GRE (general examination).

Three letters of recommendation (usually from referees familiar with the applicant's academic work).

A 2–3 page statement of purpose describing academic interests, professional goals, and reasons for considering Loyola's MPP or MUA program.

A current resume.

Either a TOEFL or IELTS score report is required for international applicants whose native language is not English.

Tuition Fees

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44955 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44955 USD / year

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In-State

44955 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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