University of Texas–Austin (McCombs)

Austin, TX

Part-Time MBA Overview

Average undergraduate GPA, 2023-24 enrollees	3.35
Tuition per credit, out-of-state 5%	DNP
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	192
Yield, 2023–24 (Matriculates/Admits)	69%
Graduation rate, 2020-23	98%
Average number of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	7.2
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	98%
Acceptance rate, fall 2023	75%

University of Texas–Austin's McCombs MBA program requires most applicants to turn in a current or expired GMAT, GMAT Focus, GRE, or EA scores, but waivers are available. One letter of recommendation is needed. English proficiency exam score is required for international students but exceptions also apply. A completion of 48 credits of coursework is needed to graduate. The deadline for fall admission is May 28.

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Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	56
Graduation rate, 2020-23	90%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	98%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	74%
Total approximate cost	$162,000
Standardized testing required?	Yes
Yield, 2023–24	78%
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	8.3
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	14.8

The executive MBA program at the University of Texas, Austin (McCombs) can be completed in 20 months. Non-native English speakers only need to submit proficiency exam scores if they have lived in the United States for less than two years or were educated in a language other than English. Standardized test scores, including currently valid and previously expired GMAT, GRE, and EA scores, are required. Additionally, applicants must provide one letter of recommendation and have at least eight years of work experience. The deadline to apply for the fall semester is May 28.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	38%
Median base salary of new grads	$175,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$59,684
Median GMAT	700

The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas–Austin is combining AI and STEM with business leadership in its MBA program. The school also offers over 20 different concentrations, including business analytics, high tech marketing, and energy finance. Students typically have close to six years of work experience. Applicants must turn in one letter of recommendation as well as test scores from GMAT, GMAT Focus, GRE, or EA (waivers apply). International students must take either the TOEFL or IELTS. The average number of students per core MBA course is 60. The final deadline to apply is May 15, and there is a $200 application fee.

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