Office of Admissions

At Chicago Harris, we choose from among the best and brightest students to create a class that will yield motivated policy professionals of the highest caliber.
 

Fall 2012 Class Profile
> 141 students in master's programs, 8 Phd students
> 47% international student population, representing 25 countries
> 56% female, 46% male
> 80% have previous work experience, average 3-4 years
> 11% minority students
> Average age: 27
> Average undergraduate GPA: 3.6
> GRE Quantitative: (Q3) 166, (Q1) 150
> GRE Verbal: (Q3) 167, (Q1) 150
> Average TOEFL (international students) score: 106

Policy Areas of Focus
Policy Analysis: 20%
Poverty & Inequality Policy: 20%
Other: 14%
Finance: 13%
International Policy: 10%
Organizations, Institutions & Management: 8%
Education Policy: 6%
Environmental Policy (Non-MSESP): 6%
Child & Family Policy: 6%
Health Policy: 4%

The mix of personal and professional experience makes for a rich and dynamic atmosphere in which students inspire each other and help shape life at Chicago Harris.

> Browse the Chicago Harris Viewbook HERE.

Application Deadlines

Master’s programs: January 3, 2013 (priority) - April 15th (late deadline)
PhD program: December 3, 2012