Public Information

The Planning Accreditation Board requires this information be posted for the Master of Urban Planning program.

Student Achievement

The Department of Urban & Regional Planning assesses student achievement through two distinct mechanisms:

  1. Evaluation by internship supervisor; and
  2. Evaluation of the comprehensive planning report using a common rubric

1. Internship Supervisor Evaluation Data

Every student who graduates with a MUP degree must complete a minimum of 180 hours of professional work experience. Internship supervisors are required to evaluate the student on a wide variety of planning knowledge and skills. A summary of internship evaluations for graduates in 2020-2021 is shown in the table below.

Criteria 2020-2021 Student Achievement*

Ability to work effectively on a team

4.93

Ability to compose written reports and memos

4.63

Ability to make an oral presentation

4.68

Ability to interface with the public or clients

4.73

Ability to solve problems and think creatively

4.71

Initiative and ability to work independently

4.82

Knowledge expected of an entry-level employee

4.71

Understanding of professional planning issues

4.64

Ability to synthesize planning knowledge and apply it to actual planning problems

4.59

* Average student achievement on each criterion on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating “very high performance

2. Evaluation of Comprehensive Planning Report

Every student who graduates from our MUP program completes a comprehensive professional planning report. This independent research project is evaluated by department faculty using a common rubric. A summary of student achievement on the culminating professional report for all students graduating in 2020-2021 is shown in the table, based on outcomes for three criteria:

Outcome 1

Demonstrates ability to conceptualize problems from complex, real world situations so the problems are meaningful to clients, and are research worthy.

Students pass with e a minimum score of 8 out of 12  Avg. Score: 10.3
1A. Are the research questions and/or goals well defined and clearly stated? (2 point max.) 1.7
1B. Does the author demonstrate in-depth familiarity with relevant literature on the subject? (6 points max.)  5.3
1C. Is the methodology appropriate to answer the research question(s)? (4 points max.) 3.3

Outcome 2

Demonstrates ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources.

Students must receive a minimum score of 10 out of 16 to pass. Avg. Score: 13.1
2A. Is the data collected sufficient in quality and depth to answer the research question? (6 points max.) 4.8
2B. Is the analysis direct, competent, and appropriate? (6 points max.) 5.1
2C. Are the conclusions sophisticated and based on the results of the analysis, as a logical extension of the findings? (2 points max.) 1.6
2D. Does the author show how his/her analysis and findings fit into the larger context of the literature and current professional practice? (2 points max.) 1.6

Outcome 3

Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in writing and by expressing concepts in visual terms.

Students pass with a minimum score of 8 out of 12. Avg. Score: 10.0
3A. Is the material logically organized so that a reader can easily follow the writer’s train of thought? (4 points max.) 3.2
3B. Is the writing grammatically correct and free of typos? (2 points max.) 1.6
3C. Do tables and figures add useful/important information for the reader? (2 points max.) 1.8
3D. Is the report professional in appearance? (2 points max.) 1.7
3E. Are citations included where appropriate, and are footnotes and bibliography properly formatted? (2 points max.) 1.7

Total Rubric Score

Students must receive a minimum score of 26 out of 40 to pass.

  • Avg. Score: 33.5

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are calculated for one full academic year (spring and fall) and are based on a full-time course-load of 12 units.

Full academic year for in-state students of $7,176.00.  
Out-of state students pay $396.00 per unit.
View catalog tuition information.

For a complete list of student fees and for a per-credit-hour breakdown of tuition rates, please refer to the University Bursar’s website.

Student Data

Student Enrollment Data AY 2022-23

Number of applicants reviewed for admission 46
Number of applicants admitted 46
Number of new students admitted who enrolled full-time 14
Number of new students admitted who enrolled part-time 8
Number of total students enrolled full-time 45
Number of total students enrolled part-time 34
Retention Rate - Full Time 100%
Retention Rate - Part Time 100%

Student Graduation Data

Number of degrees awarded for AY 2022-23 30
Number of degrees expected for AY 2023-24 39
Percentage of students graduating within 2 years, entering class of 2021 73%
Percentage of students graduating within 3 years, entering class of 2020 88%
Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2019 96%
Percentage of students taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 2019 100%
N/A, no graduates from the listed class year have taken the exam no

Student Employment Data - Graduating class of 2022

Number of graduates employed within 1 year of graduation in a professional planning or planning-related job  19
Number of graduates who pursue further education within 1 year of graduation 0
Number of graduates not employed in planning or planning-related jobs or unemployed within 1 year of graduation 2
Number of graduates with unknown employment status 1
Total 22