Abstract: The paper analyzes the various influential factors to the candidates of graduate students. The decision analysis is conducted through three levels: objective, criterions, and the influential factors (AHP). In all, four criteria are involved in the different models. Eighteen influential factors to the candidates of graduate students are prioritized with respect to the criteria. Computation analysis indicates that some policy options, such as culture of thought and morality, fine mentality makings, consciousness and capability of innovation, and abundant knowledge and so on, are more desirable. This study demonstrates that the AHP offers potential for actual application as a public participation tool in the process of recruiting graduate students.