University of California–Los Angeles (Anderson)

Los Angeles, CA

Part-Time MBA Overview

Average undergraduate GPA, 2023-24 enrollees	3.37
Tuition per credit, out-of-state 5%	$1,740
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	336
Yield, 2023–24 (Matriculates/Admits)	61%
Graduation rate, 2020-23	94%
Average number of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	6.9
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	98%
Acceptance rate, fall 2023	77%

UCLA's Anderson School offers a Fully Employed MBA Program, which requires applicants to submit GRE scores. However, applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater in majors like Business, Economics, STE (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), or any other field with a GPA of 3.4 or greater can waive the exam by proving previous academic achievement. The program's Class of 2022 saw a 61% increase in salaries and 80% of the students were either promoted or switched roles, companies or industries to further their careers. The deadline to apply for fall 2024 matriculation is April 2.

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Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	200
Graduation rate, 2020-23	97%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	100%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	83%
Total approximate cost	$192,720
Standardized testing required?	No
Yield, 2023–24	62%
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	10.0
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	14.8

The University of California, Los Angeles (Anderson) reports that in 2023, its executive MBA students graduated with increased salaries, on average, by 30 percent, and more than half of them secured new jobs while in the program. Admission requires non-native English speakers to submit TOEFL scores of either 560 for the paper test or 87 for the online one. Standardized test score submission is optional, but two letters of recommendation and eight years of work experience are required. Students' median base salary, four months post-graduation, is approximately $237,000. Graduate students must complete 76 credits, and the deadline to apply for the fall semester is May 1.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	40%
Median base salary of new grads	$150,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$76,396
Median GMAT	720

The average full-time MBA student at the UCLA Anderson School of Management has five to six years of work experience, and about 76 students can be found in each core course. GMAT, GRE, or EA exam scores are optional to submit, but all international applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to show their fluency in English, unless they did their undergraduate degree in an English-speaking country. Two letters of recommendation are also needed. Students can choose to concentrate in subjects like entertainment, brand management, and marketing analytics. The final application due date is April 7, and there is a $200 application fee.

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Traditional MBA — Consulting Overview

Acceptance rate	40%
Median base salary of new grads	$150,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$76,396
Median GMAT	720

UCLA Anderson's MBA program features core classes of approximately 76 students, with an average student work experience of five to six years. GMAT, GRE, or EA scores are optional, but international applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores unless they have a degree from an English-speaking country. Two letters of recommendation are required. Anderson offers concentrations in entertainment, brand management, and marketing analytics. The final application deadline is April 7, with a $200 fee. Anderson is ranked No. 23 on Fortune’s flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in consulting.

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Traditional MBA — Sustainability Overview

Acceptance rate	40%
Median base salary of new grads	$150,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$76,396
Median GMAT	720

The average full-time MBA student at UCLA Anderson School of Management has five to six years of work experience, with core courses averaging 76 students. GMAT, GRE, or EA exam scores are optional, but international applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores unless their undergraduate degree was in English. Two recommendation letters are required. Students can concentrate in areas like entertainment, brand management, and marketing analytics. The final application deadline is April 7, with a $200 fee. The University of California–Los Angeles (Anderson) is ranked No. 23 on Fortune's flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in leaders in sustainability.

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Traditional MBA — Healthcare Management Overview

Acceptance rate	40%
Median base salary of new grads	$150,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$76,396
Median GMAT	720

The average full-time MBA student at the UCLA Anderson School of Management has five to six years of work experience, and about 76 students can be found in each core course. GMAT, GRE, or EA exam scores are optional to submit, but all international applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to show their fluency in English, unless they did their undergraduate degree in an English-speaking country. Two letters of recommendation are also needed. Students can choose to concentrate in subjects like entertainment, brand management, and marketing analytics. The University of California–Los Angeles (Anderson) is ranked No. 23 on Fortune's flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in healthcare management.

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Traditional MBA — International Business Overview

Acceptance rate	40%
Median base salary of new grads	$150,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$76,396
Median GMAT	720

At UCLA Anderson School of Management, full-time MBA students average five to six years of work experience, with approximately 76 students per core course. GMAT, GRE, or EA scores are optional, while TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international applicants. Two letters of recommendation are also needed. Concentrations include entertainment, brand management, and marketing analytics. The final application deadline is April 7, with a $200 application fee. Anderson ranks No. 23 on Fortune's best MBA list and offers a global management concentration.

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