Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA)

To be considered for admission, all items outlined below must be submitted by the specified deadline of the year you wish to begin the program. Once your initial application has been accepted for review, additional information may be requested as needed.

Both domestic and international applicants must submit the following materials:

• Preferred undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Two completed recommendation forms (from instructor or employer; family members not accepted).
  • Recommendations for MHSA/MBA Dual Degree applicants should also address the applicant's quantitative analytical skills.
• Current résumé or curriculum vitae.
• A statement of intent essay between 500-750 words.
• Official transcripts from an undergraduate institution or anywhere a student has taken collegiate-level courses.
• Qualified applicants are offered interviews with admissions committee members. 

Xavier does not require the GMAT/GRE for admission to our MHSA program.

While not required, previous academic experience with the following courses is recommended:

• Accounting course
• Computer literacy course with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Economics course
• Statistics course

In most cases, international applicants are not able to be accepted into the MHSA program. This is due to WORK REQUIREMENTS that are part of the third-year residency. International applicants who will not be able to obtain a work visa while in the program should not apply.

In addition to the core application materials, international students must also submit the following supplemental materials:

• Official TOEFL scores (internet-based score requirements: 80 total, minimum of 20 in each section).
• Official course-by-course credential evaluation by a NACES or AICE member service (Xavier applicants can receive a discount from a few providers by accessing the customized applications here)
• If applicable: Change of School Report.

For students requesting support from Xavier University for an F-1 student visa, students must submit the following documents:

• A copy of the information page of your passport.
• Sponsor Financial Statement Form - An original bank statement showing available funds of at least $34,155.00.
• Tuition and Fees (required for the Form I-20) - Scanned/emailed, faxed or photocopied documents sent in the mail will not be accepted.

If you are currently enrolled as a student in F-1 status at an institution of higher education in the United States, please submit the SEVIS Record Transfer Form.

If you are currently in the United States in a different visa category and would like to change to F-1 status, please contact the Center for International Education for more information.

International applicants who have yet to submit a complete application (see above for required documents) by the deadline will not be granted an I-20.

Please visit Xavier's International Student & Scholar Services for more detailed information about applying as an international graduate student.

The admissions committee reviews all MHSA applicants by the following criteria:

• Academic Potential ("knowledgeable and highly skilled" from the Mission statement).
  • Preferred undergraduate GPA of 3.0 minimum verified by transcripts.
  • Writing ability as shown in the "Statement of Intent" essay.
• Leadership Potential ("values-oriented future leaders" from the Mission statement).
  • Truthful answers to all application questions, including disciplinary and criminal history.
  • Supportive written references from at least two sources (employer and/or faculty member).
  • Examples of leadership service are reflected on the résumé.
• Commitment-to-the-Profession Potential ("future leaders who will contribute to the health of society by continuously improving the management of health-related organizations" from the Mission statement).
  • Reflective and complete content in the "Statement of Intent" essay.
  • Honest and authentic exchange during the personal interviews with Admissions Committee members, especially with respect to the candidate articulating why they want to earn an MHSA degree.