University of Arizona (Eller)

Tucson, AZ

Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	20.00
Graduation rate, 2020-23	90%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	96%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	100%
Total approximate cost	$77,000
Standardized testing required?	No
Yield, 2023–24	72%
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	7.9
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	12.0

The University of Arizona's (Eller) executive MBA program offers a flexible hybrid format, combining two days of on-campus learning each month with online coursework. This 43-credit program can be completed in 21 months. Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL or IELTS results, with a minimum required TOEFL score of 100. Applicants are also required to provide one letter of recommendation and have at least seven years of professional work experience. The application deadline for the fall semester is August 5.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	31%
Median base salary of new grads	$90,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$45,610
Median GMAT	680

The Eller MBA at the University of Arizona can be paired with specialized masters in subjects like accounting, business analytics, or management information systems—and both can be completed in 21 months. Applicants must turn in one letter of recommendation, and the GMAT is the preferred (waivers available). International applicants must submit proof of English proficiency via the TOEFL or IELTS. There are about 28 students in each core MBA course. The deadline to apply is July 31—with an application fee of $90.

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