University of Washington (Foster)

Seattle, WA

Part-Time MBA Overview

Average undergraduate GPA, 2023-24 enrollees	3.34
Tuition per credit, out-of-state 5%	$1,206
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	121
Yield, 2023–24 (Matriculates/Admits)	76%
Graduation rate, 2020-23	83%
Average number of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	6.8
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	97%
Acceptance rate, fall 2023	84%

Applicants to the University of Washington Foster School of Business Evening MBA program can choose whether to submit standardized test scores or not. Two letters of recommendation are needed to apply. If not a native English speaker, applicants must submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score. There are three rounds of applications, with the last being May 30 for fall admission. Graduates have median annual salaries of $137,500 four months post-graduation, an increase of over $20,000 from entry.

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Online MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	83
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	DNP
Graduation rate	100%
Acceptance rate	47%

University of Washington's hybrid MBA does not require submission of admission exam scores, but applicants are welcome to submit a test score to demonstrate quantitative ability and program readiness. Two guided assessments/recommendations are required to apply. In core classes, the average number of students is 72. International students cannot generally apply for the program unless they have a U.S. employment visa. The final round deadline to apply for fall admission is June 15. Four months post-graduation, alumni earn about $155,000 in median annual salary. Total program cost is $93,000 and 62 credits are needed to graduate. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.4, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 7.7.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	42%
Median base salary of new grads	$148,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$57,831
Median GMAT	710

University of Washington's Foster School of Business recommends students have three to nine years of work experience before applying to its MBA program, but students on average have a little less than six years. Core classrooms have about 96 students on average. The school is test-optional, and two letters of recommendation are needed to apply. International students must prove English proficiency via exam or other means. The final deadline to apply is March 12, and the school has a $90 application fee.

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Affordable MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	47%
GMAT requirement	No
Graduation rate	100%
Approx. total tuition, out-of-state	$96,000

University of Washington's hybrid MBA does not require submission of admission exam scores, but applicants are welcome to submit a test score to demonstrate quantitative ability and program readiness. Two guided assessments/recommendations are required to apply. In core classes, the average number of students is 72. International students cannot generally apply for the program unless they have a U.S. employment visa. The final round deadline to apply for fall admission is June 15. Four months post-graduation, alumni earn about $155,000 in median annual salary. The total program cost is $93,000 and 62 credits are needed to graduate. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.4, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 7.7. This school ranks No. 4 on our main best online MBA programs list.

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Traditional MBA — Sustainability Overview

Acceptance rate	42%
Median base salary of new grads	$148,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$57,831
Median GMAT	710

The University of Washington's Foster School of Business recommends three to nine years of work experience for MBA applicants, with an average of slightly under six years. Core classes average 96 students. The school is test-optional, and two recommendation letters are required. International students must prove English proficiency through exams or other means. The final application deadline is March 12, with a $90 fee. The University of Washington (Foster) is ranked No. 25 on Fortune's flagship best MBA list and offers a specialization in ESG leadership.

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Traditional MBA — International Business Overview

Acceptance rate	42%
Median base salary of new grads	$148,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$57,831
Median GMAT	710

The Foster School of Business recommends three to nine years of work experience for applicants, with the average around six years. Core classes have about 96 students. The program is test-optional and requires two letters of recommendation. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency. The application deadline is March 12, with a $90 fee. Foster is ranked No. 25 on Fortune's best MBA list and offers a global business certificate.

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