Overview

The Seattle University Public Administration and Law joint degree program allows students to choose whether their first year is spent in the Institute of Public Service (IPS) or in the School of Law. Once a student chooses, he or she may not cross over into the other area during that first year. The second year is spent in the other school (e.g., if the student chose law first, the second year would be in public administration and vice versa). The last two years (or more) are mixed in that students may take courses in both IPS and the law school.

Our Mission

Seattle University’s Master of Public Administration program educates public service professionals primarily in the Pacific Northwest. We develop our students’ leadership and administrative potential to address public problems in the government and nonprofit sectors.

Our Values

Social justice and the engagement of diverse communities through policy and service
Ethical standards of accountability, integrity and transparency in pursuing the public interest
Positive relationships that foster respect and fairness for colleagues and community members

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nonprofit Governance

Nonprofit Resource Development

Nonprofit Sector in Society

Administrative Law

Government Finance

Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

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Credits

147 SCH

90 semester credits for the JD degree

57 quarter credits for the MPA degree

One quarter credit is the equivalent of .67 semester credits.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Evidence of minimum of earned four-year baccalaureate degree from regionally accredited institution or U.S. equivalent

• Professional résumé demonstrating at least one year of continuous full-time work experience

• Two recommendations using MPA forms provided with application from individuals who can speak to your qualifications; at least one recommendation should be from a recent supervisor

Two-page maximum statements of intent summarizing interest in program, commitment to public service, and discussing ways in which MPA will assist you in reaching your career and education goals.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32119 USD / year

≈ 32119 USD / year
Out-of-State

32119 USD / year

≈ 32119 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

32119 USD / year

≈ 32119 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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

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