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Rising to the Top: Rankings

We are proud to announce historic achievements in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings. For the first time, the Wilder School has been recognized as the nation's sixth-leading institution for Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to academic excellence and innovation in public affairs.

This year, the Wilder School continues to be ranked among the nation's top schools:

The Wilder School is recognized for exemplary commitment in four areas recognized by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), the global standard in public service education.

Fall Entry Application Deadlines

Undergraduate

  • First-year applicants who submit their application and all necessary application materials by Jan. 15 are guaranteed a decision by April 1.
  • Transfer applicants who submit their application and all necessary application materials by March 17 are guaranteed a decision by May 1.

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We offer interdisciplinary undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs at the intersection of scholarship and governance.