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Online Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.): Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

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Online Application Fee:$50
Degree and Minimum GPA:3.0 GPA undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below a 3.0 are encouraged to apply and may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Transcripts:Provide official transcripts from all accredited educational institutioA transcript from the degree granting institution showing the undergraduate degree awarded and cumulative GPA is required for admission. 
Applicants are required to submit any additional transcripts from the posting of the last degree forward. These will be evaluated for transfer credits or can be used to demonstrate recent academic success.

Get in Touch

We are here to answer any questions you may have. Contact an enrollment counselor at 855-805-5399 or complete the request for information form and we will be in touch.

Transfer Credit

The online M.P.A. program allows up to 15 credit hours from previous graduate coursework to be transferred into EOU. We offer a free transfer credit review. To learn more, contact an enrollment counselor at 855-805-5399.

Enrollment Level by Student’s Credit Hours

Student LevelFull timeHalf timeLess than half time
Undergraduate12 or more6-81-5
Post-baccalaureate12 or more6-81-5
Graduate9 or more5-61-4

Full time enrollment is defined as 12 credit hours per term for undergraduates, and 9 or more credit hours per term for graduate students.

Students who plan to attend half time should contact the financial aid office before the beginning of their term to have their aid revised.

When to Apply

Applying to Eastern Oregon University is simple — you will create an EOU Online account and submit your application online. Then, watch for email updates about your application status and keep in touch with support teams ready to answer your questions.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

Summer 2026

June 15

Fall 2026

September 15

The Office of Admissions is happy to help if you have questions. Simply call 855-805-5399.