Missouri State University

Springfield, MO

Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	95%
Median base salary of new grads	DNP
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$13,608
Median GMAT	590

The traditional, general MBA program at Missouri State University does not require letters of recommendation. All applicants should submit standardized test results. In the fall of 2023, 249 students were admitted, with an average of 249 students per core MBA course. International students are required to submit either TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE Academic, Linguaskill, iTEP Academic, or GTEC scores, or complete the school's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. The application deadline is rolling, and the application fee is $72. It is worth noting the Missouri State University STEM MBA program launches in fall 2024.

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Online MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	92%
Graduation rate	48%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	107
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$348

Proof of proficiency in English is required for all Missouri State University online MBA applicants with a non-immigrant status. The school accepts TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, and Duolingo scores. Applicants should submit GMAT/GRE records whether waiver requirements are met. GMAT waivers are granted on an individualized basis per the Director's discretion. The deadline to apply for fall 2024 is August 15. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.35, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 8.5. The one-year retention rate for the 2022-23 school year was 72%.

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Affordable MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	92%
GMAT requirement	Yes
Graduation rate	48%
Approx. total tuition, out-of-state	$11,832

Missouri State University's online MBA requires English proficiency proof for non-immigrant applicants, accepting TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, and Duolingo scores. GMAT/GRE records should be submitted even if waiver requirements are met. Waivers are granted individually at the Director's discretion. August 15 is the fall 2024 application deadline. Fall 2023 enrollees had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.35 and 8.5 years of work experience. The 2022–23 one-year retention rate was 72%. This school ranks No. 66 on our main best online MBA programs list.

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Traditional MBA — Healthcare Management Overview

Acceptance rate	95%
Median base salary of new grads	DNP
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$13,608
Median GMAT	590

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Traditional MBA — International Business Overview

Acceptance rate	95%
Median base salary of new grads	DNP
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$13,608
Median GMAT	590

Missouri State University's general MBA program does not require letters of recommendation, though all applicants must submit standardized test results. International students can fulfill English proficiency requirements with a range of exams or by completing the school's English for Academic Purposes program. The application deadline is rolling, and the application fee is $72. Missouri State is ranked No. 97 on Fortune's best MBA list and offers an international business concentration.

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