HPA Graduate Admission Requirements
In This Section:
Graduate Degrees in Health Policy and Administration viewbook- Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degree Program
- Master of Science (MS)
- Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program
- Theses of Recent Graduates
- Admission Requirements and Procedures
- Financial Aid and Tuition
- Graduate School and Living at PSU
- About Penn State
- About State College, PA
We appreciate your interest in the Department of Health Policy and Administration at The Pennsylvania State University. We believe we have one of the strongest health care departments in the U.S., and we are continually striving to maintain and improve on that position. Competition for graduate admission has become very intense over the last few years, both within the United States and internationally.
- US Citizens & Permanent Residents of US Applicants
for PhD, MS or MHA - International Applicants for PhD, MS or MHA
Application Deadline
Our deadline for applications is February 1. Although we continue to accept applications after February 1, prospective students who submit their applications by this date will improve their chances of admission and financial aid.
How To Apply (Online Applications)
The program application process is in two parts:
- The Penn State Graduate School application
- Either the MHA Online application or the MS/PhD Online Application with the HPA Department