The top-ranked O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University is proud to partner with Washington and Lee University to provide benefits for qualified graduates.
Through the Washington and Lee + O'Neill Partnership, admitted students are awarded a 25% tuition fellowship award toward their program of choice, in addition to an application fee waiver granted to all applicants from Washington and Lee University.
O’Neill School master’s programs prepare you with the skills and real-world experience needed to lead change and make a meaningful impact.
Fee reduction for qualified Washington and Lee grads
100% of O'Neill master's students are considered for funding.
Competitive funding packages are available to assist in making our top-ranked school affordable.
Take the first step
You may qualify for a 25% tuition fellowship award and application fee waiver.
Top-ranked curriculum
O’Neill is home to one of the nation’s top Master of Public Affairs programs.
- #1 MPA among public universities
- #2 MPA among public and private universities
- #1 Environmental Policy & Management
- #1 Nonprofit Management
- #1 Public Finance & Budgeting
- #1 Public Management & Leadership
- #4 Health Policy & Management
- #5 Public Policy Analysis
- #7 Local Government Management
- #10 Social Policy
- #20 Urban Policy
—U.S. News and World Report, 2025
98%of reporting 2022-23 MPA residential masters students go into employment or continuing education upon receiving their degree
Eligibility requirements
Washington and Lee + O'Neill Partnership recipients must have completed an undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University and meet O’Neill School admissions requirements:
- Strong academic performance
- Demonstrated commitment to service
- A record of involvement and leadership on campus or in your community
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- Resume
The O’Neill faculty is incredible. I've received more personalized care and concern from faculty and staff here than I did in my undergraduate program. To have that sort of individual attention has been really amazing.
—Colin Knapp, MAAA’21