How to Apply
Master of Arts in Applied Policy Analysis
We operate under a rolling admissions model. Therefore, the upcoming application deadlines
are suggested for optimal processing and enrollment time.
Application Deadlines
| Semester | Spring 2026 |
| Application Deadline | January 6 |
| Enrollment Deposit Deadline | January 12 |
| Semester Start Date | January 26 |
Admissions requirements
Acceptance to the program will be based on an evaluation of the applicant’s background—including academic and non-academic experience, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and transcripts. In order to be considered for admission, please submit the following items through our graduate admissions portal:
- An online application through our graduate admissions portal
- A current resume that outlines your experience, education, skills, and accomplishments
- Official transcripts of every institution you attended where you were granted a degree (associate’s, bachelor’s,
and/or master’s). Official electronic transcripts can be sent to graduateadmissions@goucher.edu. Official paper transcripts can be sent to:
Graduate Admissions
Goucher College
1021 Dulaney Valley Road
Baltimore, MD 21204 - A minimum of one letter of recommendation completed by someone who knows you well enough to give an informed opinion of your intellectual ability, capacity for sustained self-directed study, personal qualifications, and professional potential. The recommendation process is completed online through the graduate admission portal.
- A statement of purpose that outlines why you would like to join the program and why you believe you would be successful in the program. The statement of purpose should be 2-3 pages, double-spaced and it is important to be clear and concise.
- A college-level statistics course is a pre-requisite for courses within the M.A. in Applied Policy Analysis. For students
who do not have a college-level statistics course on their transcript, the course
can be completed after acceptance into the program through Acadeum or at an accredited
university. This course is needed prior to enrollment.
Additional information
Questions? Contact us at maapa@goucher.edu for program or application queries.
Accepted students are required to submit a non-refundable $250 enrollment deposit. The deposit will be credited toward tuition charges for the upcoming semester. For more information, see the Tuition and Financial Aid page.
New students will receive their login information to their student accounts along
with new-student onboarding information to ensure a successful enrollment.