GRE / Test Scores
GRE General required. No published minimum; admitted cohort typically 160+ Quant.
English Proficiency
TOEFL iBT ≥ 100 or IELTS ≥ 7.0. Scores < 2 years old.
GPA
Highly competitive; admitted cohort GPA typically 3.8+. One of the most selective policy programs globally.
Tuition
≈ USD 62,000–65,000/year. Financial aid available but not guaranteed.
Statement of Purpose — Policy interests, prior research/experience, specific sub-field and post-grad goals
≈ 1,000–1,500 words
Optional Short Essay on Background or Personal Experience
3 letters required. Academic and professional combination.
Among the most prestigious and selective public policy programs in the US. Science & Technology Policy is a named sub-field. Princeton NJ is suburban — 1 hour from NYC, 1.5 hours from DC.
Fall 2027
December 1, 2026(est.)
212 days away
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