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Monroe University

Master in Public Administration

Location: New York

Monroe University

 

 

$0 (Waived thru GoElite)

Application Fee

 

 

$11,300

Av. Annual Tuition

 

 

24 months

Program Duration

 

 

5 Days (Thru GoElite)

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1. Program Description

Our MPA program is tailored for those interested in addressing health disparities, racial injustice, or inequality, and offers a comprehensive core curriculum in public administration. Students can customize their education with concentrations in Public Affairs, Nonprofit Management, or Executive Leadership, and choose electives to further specialize. The program concludes with a capstone project, supported by experienced faculty, to apply learned skills to real-world challenges.

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2. Terms and Deadlines of Master in Public Administration

|Next Available Terms

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Term Name Program Start Date Application Deadline 
Fall 202609/09/202608/09/2026 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.)
07/09/2026 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.)
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Winter 202701/08/202712/08/2026 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.)
11/08/2026 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.)
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2. Terms and Deadlines of Master in Public Administration

|Next Available Terms

Fall 2026

  • Program Start Date:09/09/2026
  • Application Deadline:
    • F1 Transfer Students i: 08/09/2026
    • New F1 Students i: 07/09/2026
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Winter 2027

  • Program Start Date:01/08/2027
  • Application Deadline:
    • F1 Transfer Students i: 12/08/2026
    • New F1 Students i: 11/08/2026
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3. Tuitions and Scholarships

|Tuition Estimate

Tuition shown here is for second masters. Tuition for first master is more expensive at $992 per credit. The bank statement for first master is $34,140.

Cost Per Credit$630
Annual Tuition$11,340
Total Cost$22,680

|Payment Plans

✅ Available

Monroe University offers a flexible interest-free payment plan that allows students to spread tuition and fees over up to six months. Payments can be made via credit/debit card or electronic deduction from a checking or savings account, and are automatically processed on the 5th or 20th of each month. A $30 fee applies if a payment fails due to insufficient funds or unavailable credit. International students may enroll in a payment plan after their second semester.

|Available Scholarships

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4. Hybrid Formats for International Students at Monroe University

|Onsite Policy:

Monroe University requires international student attend onsite residency class monthly.

Students are required to attend classes on campus once a month, equal to 3-4 campus visits each semester.MBA, MSCS, MSDS, DS Certificate onsite classes typically take place on one single day, either Saturday or Sunday.For other Day 1 CPT majors, you have two options:1）You can attend onsite one day 2:40 PM-9 PM on a weekday every month.2）You can attend onsite classes for two days 6 PM-9 PM within the same week (2 times per month onsite attendance).

|Vacation Policy:

International students at Monroe University cannot take term breaks.

 

5. CPT Policies

Monroe University adheres to USCIS regulations to authorize CPT for international students.

| Eligibility for CPT from Program Start

✅ Current OPT and F1 students may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.

✅ Oversea applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.

✅ Change of Status (to F1 Status) applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.

| CPT Details

CPT authorization needs to be renewed every semester.

CPT is not required for graduation.

Monroe University does not offer Day 1 CPT for students changing status from a B‑1/B‑2 visa.

 

6. Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.8-3.0
(GoElite offers a flexible admission plan)

Minimum English Proficiency: TOEFL [80]; IELS [6.5]; PET [N/A]; Duolingo [105]
(Contact GoElite to Waive the Requirement)

Application Checklist:

  • Transcript - All Transcripts
  • Resume
  • Passport
  • Financial Proof
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Interview
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