Admission Eligibility
Students applying for entry into the master’s program should have—or be expecting—a bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by the School of Liberal Arts Graduate School prior to the semester in which they plan to enroll in the program. Competitive applicants will have a GPA ≥ 3.1 or GRE ≥ 300.
Applicants with undergraduate majors in economics, political science, mathematics, engineering, or a closely related discipline will likely be prepared for the quantitative courses in the M.A. Courses in statistics, calculus, and linear algebra (or equivalent) are encouraged. Applicants with less statistics training may benefit from supplemental study before beginning the M.A. program.
Any well-qualified individual with a baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university (or with equivalent education) may apply for admission to the program.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have a TOEFL score ≥ 90. However, the language testing requirement may be waived if the student has received a degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
4+1 Plan of Study
Current Tulane undergraduate students may apply for the 4+1 MA degree. This curriculum allows students currently enrolled in a TULANE undergraduate program to gain graduate credits toward an MA degree while still enrolled as an undergraduate. Students must apply through the School of Liberal Art’s Graduate Admissions Office and be accepted into the program before taking any graduate-level classes.
How to Apply
Visit the Graduate Admissions Application Portal and select Create an Account to start a new application.
Applications typically open in late August for enrollment the following fall semester. In order for your application to be reviewed, the application and application fee must be submitted online and all required materials received by the application deadline published by the School of Liberal Art’s Graduate Admissions Office, typically April 1st for the 3-semester program and May 30 for the 4+1 program. Please review the MA Admissions FAQs before starting your application.
For questions about admissions requirements, please contact Professor Justin Cook at ccook7@tulane.edu.
