RAND School of Public Policy

Santa Monica, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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RAND School of Public Policy is located in Santa Monica, CA. RAND School of Public Policy is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Santa Monica, CA. A historical average net price is not available in the imported data, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

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About RAND School of Public Policy

Official website: https://www.pardeerand.edu/

Admissions: https://www.pardeerand.edu/admissions.html

Frequently Asked Questions About RAND School of Public Policy

Is RAND School of Public Policy test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for RAND School of Public Policy?

RAND School of Public Policy's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on December 4, 2026. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on RAND School of Public Policy's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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