Institute of World Politics

Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

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Cost

In-state tuition & fees
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Average net price
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
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Outcomes

Graduation rate
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First-year retention
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Median earnings (10 yrs)
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Median debt (graduates)
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3-year loan default rate
0.0%

Programs: what graduates earn

1 of 3 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Master's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
International Relations and National Security Studies36$77,008$60,843

Students

Undergraduates
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Graduate students
250

Faculty & school

Avg faculty salary
$104,535 / year
Full-time faculty
100%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.iwp.edu
Also known as
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