While applying to Harvard Business School's MBA program, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. International students with undergraduate degrees taught in languages other than English must provide TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo scores. However, these test scores are recommended but not required if your graduate degree was not taught in English. No minimum GMAT or GRE scores are required, as the school has no preference for either exam, but it does accept both. The average core MBA course size is 93 students, and students typically have around five years of work experience. Fall enrollment deadlines are September 4 and January 6, and the application fee is $250.

The Stanford Graduate School of Business's motto is "change lives, change organizations, change the world." The MBA program allows students to dive deep into specific areas of study, such as marketing, politics economics, or organizational behavior. Applicants must submit results from either the GMAT or GRE exam as well as two letters of recommendation. International students must supply proof of English proficiency via TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS. The final deadline to apply is April 8, and the application fee is $275. *GMAT score displayed is average, not median.

At the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, four pillars at center to its MBA experience: excellence, action, impact, and community. There are about 75 students in each MBA core class, and students have close to six years of work experience. Standardized test scores are not required, but those who do not submit must add a statement of academic readiness. One letter of recommendation is needed to apply, and international students must provide proof of English proficiency. The final deadline to apply is March 4, and the application fee is $250.

UVA's Darden School of Business was established in 1955 and has self-described "world-class master teachers." MBA candidates have about six years of work experience and about 70 students can be found in each core class. To apply, students must submit all valid GMAT, GRE, EA, MCAT, and LSAT scores as well as one letter of recommendation. International students must submit proof of English proficiency. The final deadline to apply is May 1, and the school charges a $250 application fee

The full-time MBA program at the University of California–Berkely Haas School of Business claims to constantly "question the status quo" in business education and therefore constantly innovate. Students can pair their MBA with another degree or gain a certificate in subjects like business analytics or real estate. Applicants are recommended to have at least three years of work experience. GMAT or GRE scores are required, and there is no test waiver policy. Two letters of recommendation must also be submitted. International applicants need to take the TOEFL or IELTS examination. The final deadline to apply is April 3, and the application fee is $250.

The full-time, 64-credit MBA program from Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) requires one professional letter of recommendation. The school recommends applicants have between three and eight years of work experience. The program offers concentrations in business analytics, energy and sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation and product development management, and technology strategy and product management. Either TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam scores are required with exceptions. GMAT, GRE, EA scores, or approved test waivers are also required. On average, there are 50 students per core course. The deadlines to submit for fall enrollment are October 1 and May 5.

Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business full-time MBA program requires one letter of recommendation and offers concentrations in energy, finance, and healthcare. International students do not need to submit English proficiency exam scores. While certain candidates might be eligible for a waiver, all applicants must submit standardized test scores. On average, there are 52 MBA students per classroom. The final deadline for fall enrollment is April 28, and the application fee is $200.

At the Wisconsin School of Business, students are recommended to have at least two years of work experience before applying to the full-time MBA program. Students can choose to specialize in areas such as technology strategy & product management, marketing, corporate finance & investment banking, strategic human resources and more. To apply, one letter of recommendation is needed, and international students need to take an English proficiency exam. GMAT/GRE waivers are available based on eligibility. There are ongoing deadlines throughout the year, the final one is June 3 for U.S./permanent residents, and April 10 for international students.

The Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia focuses on applied learning and "personalized concierge-style instruction" within its MBA program. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and submit standardized test results (waivers available). International applicants must submit proof of English proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS. The final deadline to apply is May 10, with a $100 application fee.

The Lindner MBA at the University of Cincinnati recommends students have at least two years of work experience. Candidates are able to concentrate in subjects such as artifical intelligence, data analytics, and human resources. To apply, test scores are not required (but are taken into consideration for financial aid awards). Two letters of recommendation are also needed along with proof of English proficiency for international applicants. The deadline to apply is June 15 for domestic applicants, and February 15 for international. The application fee is $65.

Baylor University's MBA program is 54 credits long. Applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation. The program is GMAT/GRE test-optional for all applicants. While a GMAT or GRE score is not necessary to apply, applicants can self-report a current score with their application if they choose to do so. The school offers diverse concentrations, including healthcare administration, business analytics, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship and corporate innovation, and sustainability. On average, entrants for the 2023—24 academic year had less than a year of prior work experience. The application deadline is May 15, and there is no application fee.

At the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida, the traditional MBA program is focused on sports and entertainment management. Students are recommended to have at least one to two years of work experience, and three letters of recommendation are needed to apply. GMAT or GRE scores are also needed, but waivers are available. International applicants must also take either the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam. The average core course has 29 students. The deadline to apply is June 1—with a $30 application fee.

Ohio University's full-time MBA program can be finished in less than one year and requires three letters of recommendation, with applicants typically having between zero to three years of work experience. With 758 students admitted in fall 2023, each core MBA course has an average size of 33 students. To demonstrate English proficiency, international applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores. The application deadline is March 26, and the fee is $50.

The Boler MBA from John Carroll University's Boler College of Business costs $1,150 per credit. When considering applicants, the program reviews applications, resumes, two professional recommendation letters, and prior education accomplishments. However, both GMAT and GRE score submissions are optional. International students must submit English proficiency exams. On average, there are 28 students per core MBA course. The deadline to apply for the fall is August 1, and applications are free.