Admission to the Master of Public Administration Program
Admission to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is selective. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of previous academic performance, personal and professional accomplishments and goals, and strength of character. A strong desire to complete graduate-level work in a Christ-centered, biblically based community is important.
Application Deadlines
You can enter the Master of Public Administration program once per academic year at the start of the Fall term/semester. You should complete the admission process as early as possible so you will have adequate time to work with an advisor and qualify for financial aid.
MPA Prerequisite Coursework
All applicants to CCU's Master of Public Administration program are required to have fulfilled a prerequisite course for Statistics.
Review the MPA prerequisites prior to application submission.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the graduate admission application online (including essay, transcripts, and fees).
- Submit an official transcript that reflects a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution.
- Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with an undergraduate grade point average between 2.0 and 2.49 will be admitted on a conditional admit (CAD) basis for the first semester. CAD students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better in their first nine (9) credits to remain in the program.
- Complete (grade C or better) any needed prerequisite courses. Review the MPA prerequisites prior to application submission.
- The Office of Admission reserves the right to request additional information as deemed necessary to make a selection decision.
To submit application-related materials that were not already submitted through the online application, email them to AdmissionsSupport@securemail.ccu.edu or mail to:
Colorado Christian University
Attn: Registrar's Office/Transcripts
8787 W. Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
Transfer of Courses
Students may transfer up to six semester hours of graduate credit from an accredited college or university. The coursework must be comparable to that offered at CCU and fulfill the CCU Master of Public Administration degree requirements.
International Candidates
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you are considered an international student. Learn more about whether or not you'll be required to submit TOEFL scores, and find additional information on our International Students page.
State Exclusions for Online Students
Colorado Christian University is required by the U.S. Department of Education to be in compliance with state laws regarding where we can offer distance and/or online education. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University offers courses to online students in all states with some exceptions for specific academic programs.