Economics (Quantitative) MA

On Campus
TermDeadlinePriority DeadlineApply Now
Spring 2027Dec 31No priority deadline.
Fall 2027Aug 15No priority deadline.
Application Requirements
Application Fee (Required)
$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
$80 for international students.
English Proficiency Test (Required)
This program uses the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Minimum Scores for Regular Admission.
Minimum Scores for Regular Admission
TOEFL iBT: 4.5 (no sub score less than 4) (or 79 for students who took the test prior to January 2026)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score less than 6)
Duolingo English Test: 120 (no sub score less than 110)
PTE: 59
More information is available at https://graduate.ua.edu/applicants/international-students/.
Entrance Exam (Required)
GRE minimum score of 310 (verbal + quantitative; GMAT not accepted) required with a quantitative score of at least 160 and a verbal score of at least 150
Letter of Recommendation (3 Required)
Contact information for three recommenders provided at time of application.

Resume (Required)

Statement of Purpose (Required)
Most statements of purpose are 1-2 pages long and should describe your background, reasons for attending your chosen graduate program and post-graduation goals. If you have questions regarding content or format, please contact your prospective program.
Transcript (Required)
Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme.
FAQs
What if my GPA is less than 3.0?
Students who do not meet these requirements, but who excel in other areas, maybe considered for Admission with Permission to Continue.
What are the requirements for the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP)?
The Accelerated Master’s Program allows current UA undergraduate students to start a graduate degree while obtaining an undergraduate degree, saving time and cutting costs.

AMP students must score a 310 (verbal & quantitative; GMAT not accepted) required with a quantitative score of at least 160 and a verbal score of at least 150.
STEM Program Eligible for OPT (International only)
Contact
Program Director
Mark Schneider
Application Contact
Matthew McMillian
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