University of Massachusetts–Amherst (Isenberg)

Amherst, MA

Part-Time MBA Overview

Average undergraduate GPA, 2023-24 enrollees	3.18
Tuition per credit, out-of-state 5%	$925
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	47
Yield, 2023–24 (Matriculates/Admits)	78%
Graduation rate, 2020-23	44%
Average number of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	11.0
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	92%
Acceptance rate, fall 2023	84%

The University of Massachusetts–Amherst's part-time MBA program invites applicants to make a case for admission without a GRE or GMAT based on professional experience and/or academic accomplishments. Two letters of recommendation are needed, and international students must turn in proof of English proficiency scores. The program offers many specializations, including business analytics, finance, and healthcare. The deadline to apply for fall admission is July 15.

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Online MBA Overview

Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$925
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	404
Graduation rate	50%
Acceptance rate	92%

While a strong GMAT/GRE score enhances any application, University of Massachusetts–Amherst's Isenberg School of Management's online MBA program candidates can make a case for admission without submitting scores. Applicants can submit professional experience and academic accomplishments. Candidates may also complete a test score waiver application form before applying to the program. The school does require two letters of recommendation. Four months post-graduation, students report median base salaries of $183,920. The deadline to apply for fall 2024 is July 15. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.30, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 11.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	31%
Median base salary of new grads	$101,500
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$35,578
Median GMAT	650

The Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks to build a close-knit MBA community for its students. Applicants are required to have at least three years of work experience. Two letters of recommendation are necessary along with standardized test scores (some may qualify for a waiver based on education and work history). International students must submit a TOEFL score of at least 100. The final deadline to apply is April 1. The application fee is $85.

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Affordable MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	92%
GMAT requirement	No
Graduation rate	50%
Approx. total tuition, out-of-state	$36,075

While a strong GMAT/GRE score enhances any application, University of Massachusetts–Amherst's Isenberg School of Management's online MBA program candidates can make a case for admission without submitting scores. Applicants can submit professional experience and academic accomplishments. Candidates may also complete a test score waiver application form before applying to the program. The school requires two recommendation letters. Students report median base salaries of $183,920 four months post-graduation. The fall 2024 application deadline is July 15. Fall 2023 enrollees had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.30 and 11 years of work experience This school ranks No. 11 on our main best online MBA programs list.

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Traditional MBA — Healthcare Management Overview

Acceptance rate	31%
Median base salary of new grads	$101,500
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$35,578
Median GMAT	650

The Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks to build a close-knit MBA community for its students. Applicants are required to have at least three years of work experience. Two letters of recommendation are necessary along with standardized test scores (some may qualify for a waiver based on education and work history). International students must submit a TOEFL score of at least 100. The University of Massachusetts, Amherst (Isenberg) is ranked No. 41 on Fortune's flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in healthcare administration.

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