GRE / Test Scores
Required; waiver available if (a) B+ or above in College Algebra or higher, or (b) quantitative professional work experience.
English Proficiency
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo required for non-native speakers. Exempt if 5+ years in AU/CA/UK/US or 4-year US undergraduate degree.
GPA
Not publicly stated. Competitive pool; 3.5+ recommended.
Tuition
≈ USD 33,000–35,000 per year
Essay 1 — Career Goals
150–300 words
Essay 2 — Prior Experience & Preparation
400–500 words
Essay 3 — Why Heinz College
150–300 words
2 required (max 3). At least 1 from professional setting (supervisor/manager). Academic reference accepted as second.
No GRE fee is a meaningful differentiator. Strong quantitative/data-analytics curriculum. Pittsburgh campus has less DC/NY policy network than Georgetown or HKS, but DC track mitigates this.
Round 1 (Priority)
December 1, 2026(est.)
212 days away
Round 2
January 10, 2027(est.)
252 days away
Round 3
February 2, 2027(est.)
275 days away
System Close
June 2027(est.)
394 days away
Public Policy and Management (core track)
Data Analytics pathway
Washington DC track (policy internship-integrated)
Dual degree: Pitt Law (JD/MSPPM), Tepper MBA
David Krackhardt
Social Networks & Organizations
Ramayya Krishnan
Dean; AI, Analytics & Public Policy
Baruch Fischhoff
Risk Perception & Decision Science