GRE / Test Scores
GRE General required.
English Proficiency
TOEFL iBT ≥ 100 or IELTS ≥ 7.0.
GPA
No minimum; competitive applicants typically 3.5+.
Tuition
≈ USD 2,200/credit; ≈ USD 38,000–44,000/year.
Statement of Purpose — Intellectual interests, research background, academic/professional goals
Writing Sample (preferred, not always required)
3 letters required. Academic references preferred.
Thesis required (10,000–15,000 words). Foreign language OR statistics requirement. Primarily serves as a doctoral preparation degree.
Fall 2027
December 15, 2026(est.)
226 days away
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