EXPLORE DEI IN DEPTH
Expand your perspectives on DEI and social justice. Improve your ability to serve diverse populations and people of all backgrounds.
GROW AS A CHANGE-MAKER
Play a bigger role in fostering equitable communities that allow everyone to participate fully and have their voices heard.
CHOOSE AN ESTABLISHED PROGRAM
Walden has been catering to working professionals for more than 50 years and has offered its MPA program for 20 years.
BUILD PRACTICAL SKILLS
Master relevant, timely skills you can apply immediately on the job by engaging in simulations and story-based learning.
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Admission Requirements
Program Admission Considerations: A bachelor's degree or higher.
General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.
The progress you make now pays you back. You’ll receive your final courses tuition-free, depending on your program.
We believe you can achieve your goals—and we’re here to support you along your journey.
Request information to learn more about scholarships and financial aid.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Tuition and Fees section and Scholarship Details for more information.
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 48 quarter credit hours | $545 per quarter hour | $26,160 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $175 | $875 |
| $27,035** | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$5,450 $21,585* | ||
*Represents minimum time to completion and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.
**Note: Time to completion and cost are not estimates of individual experience and will vary based on individual factors applicable to the student. Factors may be programmatic or academic, such as tuition and fee increases; transfer credits accepted by Walden; program or specialization changes; unsuccessful course completion; credit load per term; part-time vs. full-time enrollment; writing, research, and editing skills; use of external data for the doctoral study/dissertation; and individual progress in the program. Other factors may include personal issues such as the student’s employment obligations, caregiving responsibilities, or health issues; leaves of absence; or other personal circumstances. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-856-4658.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,000 and $1,400.
