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  1. 1. University of Florida (Hough)

    Gainesville, FL
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    For applicants to the University of Florida (Hough)’s online MBA program, providing a standardized test score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.31, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 46%. Two letters of recommendation are required. Hough currently enrolls 485 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 92%. Students must complete 32 to 48 credits to graduate. The application deadline for fall entrants is June 1. The program offers concentrations in: finance, human capital, marketing, strategy, supply chain, real estate, and business analytics.
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    For applicants to the University of Florida (Hough)’s online MBA program, providing a standardized test score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application...

  2. 2. University of Southern California (Marshall)

    Los Angeles, CA
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    At the University of Southern California (Marshall), providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required, but the university will consider either of the two or an EA score with an application to its online MBA program. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.22, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 53.7%. One letter of recommendation is required. Marshall currently enrolls 279 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 98.6%. Students must complete 51 credits to graduate. The application deadline for fall entrants is May 25.
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    At the University of Southern California (Marshall), providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required, but the university will consider either of the two or an EA score with an application to its online MBA program...

  3. 3. Rochester Institute of Technology (Saunders)

    Rochester, NY
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    At Rochester Institute of Technology (Saunders), no standardized test is required for acceptance to its online MBA program, but the university will accept them with an application. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.42. International students must submit TOEFL scores for consideration. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 37% last year. Saunders currently enrolls 21 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 100%. The application deadline for fall is July 1. Students must complete 47 credits to graduate. Three letters of recommendation are required.
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    At Rochester Institute of Technology (Saunders), no standardized test is required for acceptance to its online MBA program, but the university will accept them with an application...

  4. 4. University of Washington (Foster)

    Seattle, WA
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    For applicants to the University of Washington (Foster)’s online MBA program, providing a GRE or GMAT score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application. International students don’t need to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.4, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 75.18%. Two letters of recommendation are required. Foster currently enrolls 171 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 100%. Students must complete 62 credits to graduate. The fall application deadline is July 1.
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    For applicants to the University of Washington (Foster)’s online MBA program, providing a GRE or GMAT score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application...

  5. 5. University of Iowa (Tippie)

    Iowa City, IA
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    For applicants to the University of Iowa (Tippie)’s online MBA program, providing a GRE or GMAT score is optional, however, they can be submitted to provide additional support to an application. International students must submit TOEFL scores, with waivers possible under certain circumstances. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.27, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 91%. No letters of recommendation are required. Tippie currently enrolls 1,268 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 93%. Students must complete 45 credits to graduate. The fall application deadline is Aug. 1. The program offers concentrations in: finance and accounting, marketing, business analytics, entrepreneurship, and management.
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    For applicants to the University of Iowa (Tippie)’s online MBA program, providing a GRE or GMAT score is optional, however, they can be submitted to provide additional support to an application...

  6. 6. University of Massachusetts–Lowell

    Lowell, MA
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    For applicants to the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s online MBA program, providing a GRE or GMAT score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.42, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 94%. Two letters of recommendation are required. The University of Massachusetts Lowell currently enrolls 1,564 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 88%. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The program offers concentrations in: accounting, business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, health care, information technology, international business, managerial leadership, and marketing.
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    For applicants to the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s online MBA program, providing a GRE or GMAT score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application...

  7. 7. University of Maryland–College Park (Smith)

    College Park, MD
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    For applicants to the University of Maryland–College Park (Smith)’s online MBA program, providing a GRE or GMAT score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.5, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 43.6%. One letter of recommendation is required. The University of Maryland currently enrolls 334 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 79.7%. Students must complete 54 credits to graduate. The fall application deadline is Aug. 15. The program offers concentrations in: marketing, finance, consulting, and analytics.
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    For applicants to the University of Maryland–College Park (Smith)’s online MBA program, providing a GRE or GMAT score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application...

  8. 8. Pepperdine University Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

    Los Angeles, CA
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    Pepperdine University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for admission to its online MBA program. One letter of recommendation is required. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.09 and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 83% last year. Pepperdine currently enrolls 446 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 79%. The upcoming application deadline is June 30, and international students must submit TOEFL scores. Students must complete 52 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: business analytics, digital innovation and information systems, entrepreneurship, finance, leadership and managing organizational change, marketing, and global business.
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    Pepperdine University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for admission to its online MBA program...

  9. 9. St. John’s University (Tobin)

    Queens, NY
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    At St. John’s University (Tobin), no standardized test scores are required for consideration to its online MBA program, but submitting them is encouraged for applicants with a GPA below 3.25. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.46. International students must submit TOEFL scores for consideration. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 63% last year. Tobin currently enrolls 112 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 89%. The fall application deadline is June 1. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate. Two letters of recommendation are required. The program offers concentrations in: business analytics, enterprise risk management, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, interdisciplinary business, management, marketing, risk and financial advisory, and risk management.
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  10. 10. Kennesaw State University (Coles)

    Kennesaw, GA
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    At Kennesaw State University (Coles), no standardized test is required, but the university will accept them with an application to its online MBA program. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.275. International students must submit TOEFL scores for consideration. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 85% last year. Kennesaw State currently enrolls 168 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 97.4%. The application deadline for fall is July 1. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate. Two letters of recommendation are required.
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    At Kennesaw State University (Coles), no standardized test is required, but the university will accept them with an application to its online MBA program...

  11. 11. Southern Utah University

    Cedar City, UT
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required to apply to Southern Utah University’s online MBA program. No letters of recommendation are required and incoming online MBA students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.33 and an average GMAT score of 420. The 2022 acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 76%, and the program had a graduation rate of 87.9% within one to two years. Southern Utah currently enrolls 471 students in its program. Students must complete 33 credits to graduate and international students aren’t required to provide TOEFL scores. The application deadline is Aug. 16. The program offers concentrations in: international management, international information systems, international finance, business intelligence, and music industry.
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required to apply to Southern Utah University’s online MBA program...

  12. 12. Babson College (Olin)

    Wellesley, MA
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    Babson College doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for acceptance into its online MBA program. One letter of recommendation is required and incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.25. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 92% last year. Babson College currently enrolls 435 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 86%. The application deadline is rolling. Students must complete 45 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: business analytics, business analytics and machine learning, entrepreneurship, global management, finance, quantitative finance, and marketing.
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    Babson College doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for acceptance into its online MBA program...

  13. 13. Campbellsville University

    Campbellsville, KY
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    Campbellsville University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for acceptance to its online MBA program. Three letters of recommendation are required and incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.29. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 51% last year. Campbellsville currently enrolls 80 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 67%. The application deadline is rolling. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: business analytics, health care administration, international business, marketing, and operations and supply chain.
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    Campbellsville University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for acceptance to its online MBA program...

  14. 14. University of Denver (Daniels)

    Denver, CO
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    At the University of Denver (Daniels), no standardized test score is required, but the university will consider them with an application to its online MBA program. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.1, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 75%. The University of Denver currently enrolls 311 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 92%. International students must submit TOEFL scores for consideration. Two letters of recommendation are required. Students must complete 60 credits to graduate, and the application deadline for fall entrants is July 28. The program offers concentrations in: marketing, finance, and executive leadership.
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    At the University of Denver (Daniels), no standardized test score is required, but the university will consider them with an application to its online MBA program...

  15. 15. Lindenwood University

    Saint Charles, MO
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to Lindenwood University’s online MBA program. No letters of recommendation are required and incoming online MBA students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.495. The 2022 acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 55%, and the program had a graduation rate of 55% within 28 months. Lindenwood currently enrolls 285 students in its program. Students must complete 33 credits to graduate and international students must provide TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS scores. The application deadline for U.S. residents is Aug. 10. The program offers concentrations in: accounting, finance, health care administration, human resource management, international business, leadership, management, marketing, nonprofit administration, project management, sports management, and supply chain management.
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to Lindenwood University’s online MBA program...

  16. 16. University of Pittsburgh (Katz)

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    At the University of Pittsburgh (Katz), providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required, but the university will consider them with an application to its online MBA program. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.32, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 90%. Two letters of recommendation are required. Katz currently enrolls 215 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 85%. Students must complete 45 credits to graduate. The application deadline for fall entrants is July 1. The program offers concentrations in: finance, management information systems, marketing science, and supply chain management.
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    At the University of Pittsburgh (Katz), providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required, but the university will consider them with an application to its online MBA program...

  17. 17. Southern Methodist University (Cox)

    Dallas, TX
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required to apply to Southern Methodist University’s online MBA program. No letters of recommendation are required and incoming online MBA students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.04. The 2022 acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 68%, and the program had a graduation rate of 80% within two years. SMU currently enrolls 398 students in its program. Students must complete 52 credits to graduate and international students are not required to provide TOEFL scores. The application deadline is July 14.
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required to apply to Southern Methodist University’s online MBA program...

  18. 18. University of Texas–Dallas

    Richardson, TX
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    At the University of Texas–Dallas, providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required, but the university will consider them with an application to its online MBA program. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.08, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 91%. Three letters of recommendation are required. UT–Dallas currently enrolls 95 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 92%. Students must complete 53 credits to graduate. The application deadline for fall entrants is Aug. 1. The program offers concentrations in: accounting, business analytics, energy management, finance, health care leadership and management, information technology management, innovation and entrepreneurship, internal audit, international management, leadership in organizations, marketing, real estate, strategic management, supply chain management, and systems engineering and management.
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    At the University of Texas–Dallas, providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required, but the university will consider them with an application to its online MBA program...

  19. 19. John Carroll University (Boler)

    University Heights, OH
    At John Carroll University (Boler), no standardized test is required for acceptance into the online MBA program, but the university will accept them to help strengthen an application if the applicant’s GPA is below the minimum requirement. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.7. International students must submit TOEFL scores for consideration. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 64% last year. John Carroll currently enrolls 45 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 100%. The application deadline for fall is Aug. 1, and July 1 for international students. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate. One letter of recommendation is required.
    At John Carroll University (Boler), no standardized test is required for acceptance into the online MBA program, but the university will accept them to help strengthen an application if the applicant’s GPA is below the minimum requirement...

  20. 20. University of Central Missouri (Harmon)

    Warrensburg, MO
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    The University of Central Missouri (Harmon) doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for its online MBA program. No letters of recommendation are required. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.19 and an average GMAT score of 400. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 39.6% last year. Central Missouri currently enrolls 182 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 74%. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and international students must submit TOEFL scores. Students must complete 33 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: accounting, digital marketing, finance, and management.
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    The University of Central Missouri (Harmon) doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for its online MBA program...

  21. 21. North Carolina State University (Poole)

    Raleigh, NC
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    North Carolina State University (Poole) doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for admission to its online MBA program. Two letters of recommendation are required. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.23 and an average GMAT score of 620. The acceptance rate to the university’s online program was 70% last year. NC State currently enrolls 418 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 70%. The application deadline for U.S. residents is April 1, and international students must submit TOEFL scores. Students must complete 40 credits to graduate.
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    North Carolina State University (Poole) doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for admission to its online MBA program...

  22. 22. University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium

    Eau Claire, WI
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    At the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium, providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required, but can be submitted to strengthen an application to its online MBA program. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.41, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 96%. Two letters of recommendation are required. The university currently enrolls 429 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 92%. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate. The fall application deadline is Aug. 1. The program offers concentrations in: general management and health care management.
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    At the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium, providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required, but can be submitted to strengthen an application to its online MBA program...

  23. 23. Hult International Business School

    Cambridge, MA
    At Hult International Business School, no standardized test is required as part of the admissions process to the online MBA program. International students must submit TOEFL scores for consideration. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 2.9. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 61.4% last year. Hult International Business School currently enrolls 98 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 85%. The application deadline for fall is Sept. 7. One letter of recommendation is required. The program offers concentrations in: marketing, finance, business analytics, operations and project management, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
    At Hult International Business School, no standardized test is required as part of the admissions process to the online MBA program...

  24. 24. George Washington University

    Washington, DC
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    At George Washington University, no standardized test is required, however both GMAT and GRE scores are accepted and considered with an application. One recommendation letter is required. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Students must complete 46.5 credits to graduate. George Washington University currently enrolls 299 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 78%. The deadline to submit an application for fall entrance into the online program is May 1, and last year the acceptance rate was 78%.
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    At George Washington University, no standardized test is required, however both GMAT and GRE scores are accepted and considered with an application...

  25. 25. Valparaiso University

    Valparaiso, IN
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to Valparaiso University‚Äùs online MBA program. Two letters of recommendation are required and incoming online MBA students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.42. The 2022 acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 44.8%, and the program had a graduation rate of 94.6% within one to two years. Valparaiso University currently enrolls 59 students in its program. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate and international students must provide TOEFL scores. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The program offers concentrations in: business intelligence, engineering management, finance, health care management, general business, and management.
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to Valparaiso University‚Äùs online MBA program...

  26. 26. West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    West Chester, PA
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    For applicants to West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s online MBA program, providing a GRE or GMAT score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.3, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 91%. Three letters of recommendation are required. West Chester currently enrolls 519 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 87.3%. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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    For applicants to West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s online MBA program, providing a GRE or GMAT score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application...

  27. 27. University of Southern Mississippi

    Hattiesburg, MS
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    At the University of Southern Mississippi, the requirement to provide a GMAT or GRE scores is indefinitely waived for all applicants to its online MBA program. However, the university will consider them with an application. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.3, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 87.5%. Three letters of recommendation are required. The University of Southern Mississippi currently enrolls 131 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 87.4%. Students must complete 33 credits to graduate. The application deadline for fall entrants is Aug. 10.
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    At the University of Southern Mississippi, the requirement to provide a GMAT or GRE scores is indefinitely waived for all applicants to its online MBA program...

  28. 28. Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, VA
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to Virginia Commonwealth University online MBA program. Three letters of recommendation are required and incoming online MBA students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.1. The 2022 acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 89.6%, and the program had a graduation rate of 93.5% within two years. Virginia Commonwealth currently enrolls 56 students in its program. Students must complete 45 credits to graduate and international students must provide TOEFL scores. The deadline to apply is June 1.
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to Virginia Commonwealth University online MBA program...

  29. 29. University of Southern Indiana

    Evansville, IN
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to the University of Southern Indiana’s online MBA program. No letters of recommendation are required, though applicants must provide the contact information for three professional references. The 2022 acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 90%, and the program had a graduation rate of 77.3% within one to six years. Southern Indiana currently enrolls 1,125 students in its program. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate and international students must provide TOEFL scores. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The program offers concentrations in: accounting, data analytics, engineering management, health care administration, human resources, marketing, and project management.
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to the University of Southern Indiana’s online MBA program...

  30. 30. University of Delaware (Lerner)

    Newark, DE
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    For applicants to the University of Delaware (Lerner)’s online MBA program, providing a standardized test score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.3, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 78%. Two letters of recommendation are required. Lerner currently enrolls 354 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 93%. Students must complete 44 credits to graduate. The application deadline for fall entrants is Aug. 21 and June 1 for international students. The program offers concentrations in: business analytics, finance, health care management, strategic leadership, information technology, and international business.
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    For applicants to the University of Delaware (Lerner)’s online MBA program, providing a standardized test score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application...

  31. 31. Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Worcester, MA
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    At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required, but the university will consider them with an application to its online MBA program. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.4, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 78%. Three letters of recommendation are required. Worcester Polytechnic currently enrolls 34 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 96%. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The program offers concentrations in: business analytics, business ethics and compliance, finance, general business, management, marketing, and supply chain management.
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    At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required, but the university will consider them with an application to its online MBA program...

  32. 32. Montclair State University

    Montclair, NJ
    At Montclair State University, no standardized test is required for acceptance into its online MBA program, but the university will accept them with an application. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.3. International students must submit TOEFL scores for consideration. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 95.5% last year. Montclair State currently enrolls 399 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 94.3%. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate. One letter of recommendation is required. The program offers concentrations in: executive communication, marketing, cybersecurity, global trade, and supply chain management.
    At Montclair State University, no standardized test is required for acceptance into its online MBA program, but the university will accept them with an application...

  33. 33. University of North Carolina–Wilmington Cameron School of Business

    Wilmington, NC
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    The University of North Carolina–Wilmington Cameron School of Business doesn’t currently require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score. Two letters of recommendation are needed. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.26. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 93.1% last year. UNC-Wilmington currently enrolls 692 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 84.2%. The application deadline is July 29. and international students must submit TOEFL scores. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: health informatics, business analytics, and human resources management.
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    The University of North Carolina–Wilmington Cameron School of Business doesn’t currently require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score...

  34. 34. Syracuse University (Whitman)

    Syracuse, NY
    At Syracuse University (Whitman), standardized test scores are only required for applicants to the online MBA program who have less than two years of work experience. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.13. International students don’t need to submit TOEFL scores for consideration. The acceptance rate was 85% last year. Whitman currently enrolls 558 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 77%. The fall application deadline is Aug. 17. Students must complete 54 credits to graduate. Two letters of recommendation are required. The program offers concentrations in: accounting, business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing management, and supply chain management.
    At Syracuse University (Whitman), standardized test scores are only required for applicants to the online MBA program who have less than two years of work experience...

  35. 35. University of Scranton

    Scranton, PA
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    For applicants to the University of Scranton’s online MBA program, providing a GRE or GMAT score is not required, but the university will consider them with an application. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.3, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 70%. Three letters of recommendation are required. The University of Scranton currently enrolls 237 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 90%. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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    For applicants to the University of Scranton’s online MBA program, providing a GRE or GMAT score is not required, but the university will consider them with an application...

  36. 36. American University (Kogod)

    Washington, DC
    American University (Kogod) doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for its online MBA program. Two letters of recommendation are required, and incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.11. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 73% last year. American currently enrolls 282 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 60%. The application deadline is May 22. Students must complete 48 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: accounting and health care.
    American University (Kogod) doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for its online MBA program...

  37. 37. Xavier University

    Cincinnati, OH
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    Xavier University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for acceptance into its online MBA program, however, a score can be requested. Two letters of recommendation are encouraged, not required, and incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.2. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 83% last year. Xavier currently enrolls 139 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 48%. The application deadline for U.S. residents is Aug.1 and international students must submit TOEFL scores. Students must complete 39 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: general business, business intelligence and analytics, finance, innovation, change and entrepreneurship, international business, marketing, pricing strategy, supply chain management, and values-based leadership.
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    Xavier University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for acceptance into its online MBA program, however, a score can be requested...

  38. 38. Dakota Wesleyan University

    Mitchell, SD
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to Dakota Wesleyan University’s online MBA program. No letters of recommendation are required and incoming online MBA students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.5 and an average GMAT score of 668. The 2022 acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 68%, and the program had a graduation rate of 80% within one to two years. Dakota Wesleyan currently enrolls 50 students in its program. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate and international students must provide TOEFL scores. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The program offers concentrations in: business analytics, leadership, finance, investment management, corporate finance, risk management and insurance, financial decision-making, responsible resource management, innovation, and health care management.
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to Dakota Wesleyan University’s online MBA program...

  39. 39. Colorado State University

    Fort Collins, CO
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    Colorado State University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for its online MBA program. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.2. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 96% last year. CSU currently enrolls 744 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 89.9%. Applications are accepted until July 1 and three letters of recommendation are required. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Students must complete 42 credits to graduate.
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    Colorado State University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for its online MBA program...

  40. 40. Regent University

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required to apply to Regent University’s online MBA program. No letters of recommendation are required and incoming online MBA students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.04. The 2022 acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 37%, and the program had a graduation rate of 30% within 18 months. Regent currently enrolls 365 students in its program. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate and international students must provide TOEFL scores. The application deadline for U.S. residents is July 1. The program offers concentrations in: accounting, business analytics, cybersecurity management, entrepreneurship, finance and investing, general management, health care management, human resource management, innovation management, leadership, marketing, not-for-profit management, and product management.
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  41. 41. Drake University

    Des Moines, IA
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    Drake University doesn’t require a GMAT or GRE score for consideration into the university’s online MBA program, but does require two recommendation letters to accompany the application. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Applications are due Aug. 21 for fall entrance into the program, and the acceptance rate was 76% last year. Drake University currently enrolls 122 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 83%. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: accounting, finance, general management, marketing, management information systems, and supply chain management and logistics.
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    Drake University doesn’t require a GMAT or GRE score for consideration into the university’s online MBA program, but does require two recommendation letters to accompany the application...

  42. 42. Yeshiva University

    New York, NY
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    Yeshiva University doesn’t require a GRE or GMAT score for consideration into its online MBA program. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the acceptance rate into the online program was 92%. Two letters of recommendation are required. Yeshiva currently enrolls 67 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 90%. Students must complete 42 credits to graduate. The fall application deadline is Aug. 23.
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  43. 43. Baylor University

    Waco, TX
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    Baylor University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for its online MBA program. Three letters of recommendation are required and incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.18 and an average GMAT score of 605. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 83% last year. Baylor currently enrolls 207 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 52.6%. The application deadline is July 31. Students must complete 48 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: human resource management, data analytics, asset management, and a student-designed custom specialization.
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  44. 44. Utica University

    Utica, NY
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    At Utica University, providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required for consideration to its online MBA program. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 72%. Two letters of recommendation are required. Utica currently enrolls 113 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 80%. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The program offers concentrations in: health services management, marketing, marketing analytics, organizational behavior and human resource management, supply chain analytics, supply chain management, and strategic management.
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    At Utica University, providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required for consideration to its online MBA program...

  45. 45. King University

    Bristol, TN
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to King University’s online MBA program. Two letters of recommendation are required and incoming online MBA students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.3. The 2022 acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 100%, and the program had a graduation rate of 71% within 18 months. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate and international students must provide TOEFL scores.
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  46. 46. West Virginia University

    Morgantown, WV
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to West Virginia University’s online MBA program. One letter of recommendation is required and incoming online MBA students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.2, and the program had a graduation rate of 94.6% within one to two years. WVU currently enrolls 180 students in its program. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate and international students must provide TOEFL scores. The application deadline is Aug. 1.
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  47. 47. Kent State University – Graduate School of Management

    Kent, OH
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    A GMAT or GRE score is required for an applicant’s unconditional acceptance to Kent University’s online MBA program, though some waivers are available based on qualifications. Two letters of recommendation are required. Last year, incoming online MBA students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.51 and an average of 4.25 years of work experience. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 100% last year, and the program had a graduation rate of 61%. Students must complete 37 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: accounting, fintech, and general management.
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    A GMAT or GRE score is required for an applicant’s unconditional acceptance to Kent University’s online MBA program, though some waivers are available based on qualifications...

  48. 48. Troy University

    Troy, AL
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    At Troy University, no standardized test score is required for acceptance to its online MBA program, though the university will accept them. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.22. International students must submit TOEFL scores for consideration. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 62% last year. Troy University currently enrolls 184 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 56.25%. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. One letter of recommendation is required. The program offers concentrations in: sport event security management.
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    At Troy University, no standardized test score is required for acceptance to its online MBA program, though the university will accept them...

  49. 49. Loyola University New Orleans

    New Orleans, LA
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    Loyola University New Orleans doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for admission to its online MBA program. Two letters of recommendation are required. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.34 and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 97% last year. Loyola currently enrolls 116 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 63%. The application deadline for U.S. residents is June 30 and international students must submit TOEFL scores. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate.
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    Loyola University New Orleans doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for admission to its online MBA program...

  50. 50. Missouri State University College of Business

    Springfield, MO
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    Missouri State University College of Business doesn’t currently require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for admission to its online MBA program, though the requirement is subject to return at any given point. No letters of recommendation are required. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.32 and an average GMAT score of 630 in fall 2022. The fall 2022 acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 100%. Missouri State currently enrolls 234 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 63.1%. The application deadline operates on a rolling system. International students must provide proof of English proficiency as outlined on the program’s website. Students must complete 34 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: accounting, business analytics, enterprise resource planning, finance, health care management, human resources management, international business, management information systems, marketing, and operations management.
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    Missouri State University College of Business doesn’t currently require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for admission to its online MBA program, though the requirement is subject to return at any given point...

  51. 51. University of Texas of the Permian Basin

    Odessa, TX
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    Providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required for applicants to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin’s online MBA program. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.25, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 99.12%. Two letters of recommendation are required. Permian Basin currently enrolls 401 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 63%. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; for international students, the final deadline for fall entrance is July 1.
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    Providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required for applicants to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin’s online MBA program...

  52. 52. New Jersey Institute of Technology Martin Tuchman School of Management

    Newark, NJ
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    At the New Jersey Institute of Technology Martin Tuchman School of Management, providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required for application to its online MBA program, unless an applicant’s undergraduate GPA is below 2.8. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.2, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 74%. One letter of recommendation is required. The Martin Tuchman School of Management currently enrolls 137 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 84%. Students must complete 48 credits to graduate. The fall application deadline is Sept. 1. The program offers concentrations in: finance, innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing, management information systems, and a custom concentration.
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    At the New Jersey Institute of Technology Martin Tuchman School of Management, providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required for application to its online MBA program, unless an applicant’s undergraduate GPA is below 2...

  53. 53. Delta State University

    Cleveland, MS
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    Delta State University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for its online MBA program. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.08 and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 91% last year. Clarkson currently enrolls 127 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 73%. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and no letters of recommendation are required. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: information systems, cybersecurity management, operations and supply chain, and business analytics. A concurrent degree with MS information systems is also offered.
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    Delta State University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for its online MBA program...

  54. 54. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (Grove)

    Shippensburg, PA
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required to apply to Shippensburg University’s online MBA program. No letters of recommendation are required and incoming online MBA students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.18. The 2022 acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 93.5%, and the program had a graduation rate of 71.1% within one to seven years. Shippensburg currently enrolls 127 students in its program. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate and international students must provide TOEFL scores. The university accepts applications on a rolling basis. The program offers concentrations in: advanced business analytics, advanced operations analytics, applied analytics, brands, products and consumers, business analytics, data analytics, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, information systems design, IT, IT user experience, marketing analytics, operational excellence, operations analytics, organizing and managing innovation, product management, project management, supply chain management, and system design for IUX.
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required to apply to Shippensburg University’s online MBA program...

  55. 55. Florida Institute of Technology

    Melbourne, FL
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to Florida Institute of Technology’s online MBA program. One letter of recommendation is required. The acceptance rate for the university’s online program was 63% in 2022, and the program had a graduation rate of 82% within two years. FIT currently enrolls 204 students in its program. Students must complete 36 credits to graduate and international students must provide TOEFL scores. Applications for U.S. residents are accepted on a rolling basis. The program offers concentrations in: accounting, accounting and finance, cybersecurity, finance, management, health management, global supply management, information technology management, international business, management, marketing, project management, and project management in information technology.
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    A GMAT or GRE score isn’t required for applicants to Florida Institute of Technology’s online MBA program...

  56. 56. University of Dayton

    Dayton, OH
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    The University of Dayton does not require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for students, however, the requirement can be requested by the admissions department in some circumstances. Two letters of recommendation are required. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.1. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 92% last year. Dayton currently enrolls 179 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 50%. The application deadline is Aug. 25 and international students must submit TOEFL scores. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: accounting and finance, business management, health informatics, human resources management, and marketing management.
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    The University of Dayton does not require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for students, however, the requirement can be requested by the admissions department in some circumstances...

  57. 57. Stetson University

    DeLand, FL
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    Stetson University requires applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for consideration into its online MBA program, however, the requirement can be waived in certain circumstances. International students must submit TOEFL scores for consideration. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.25. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 99.1% last year. Stetson University currently enrolls 168 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 68.6%. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and students must complete 36 credits to graduate. Two letters of recommendation are required.
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    Stetson University requires applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for consideration into its online MBA program, however, the requirement can be waived in certain circumstances...

  58. 58. University of Connecticut

    Mansfield, CT
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    For applicants to the University of Connecticut’s online MBA program, providing a standardized test score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application. International students must submit TOEFL scores for consideration. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.3, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 100%. Two letters of recommendation are required. The University of Connecticut currently enrolls 75 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 75%. Students must complete 42 credits to graduate. The application deadline for fall entrants is July 26. The program offers concentrations in: business analytics, business ethics and compliance, finance, general business, management, supply chain management, and marketing.
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    For applicants to the University of Connecticut’s online MBA program, providing a standardized test score is optional, but the university will consider them with an application...

  59. 59. University of the Incarnate Word

    San Antonio, TX
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    At the University of the Incarnate Word, providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required, but the university will consider them with an application to its online MBA program. International students must submit TOEFL scores. Last year, the average undergraduate GPA for incoming students was 3.22, and the acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 86.30%. No letters of recommendation are required. The University of the Incarnate Word currently enrolls 300 students in its online MBA program, and its one-year retention rate in 2022 was 48.7%. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate. The application deadline for fall entrants is Aug. 12. The program offers concentrations in: accounting, business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, health care, information technology, international business, managerial leadership, and marketing.
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    At the University of the Incarnate Word, providing a GRE or GMAT score isn’t required, but the university will consider them with an application to its online MBA program...

  60. 60. Auburn University (Harbert)

    Montgomery, AL
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    Auburn University (Harbert) doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for acceptance into its online MBA program. Letters of recommendation can be submitted, but aren’t required. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 85% last year. Auburn currently enrolls 70 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 73%. The application deadline is Aug 1. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate. The program concentrations in: MBA with accounting emphasis, MBA with finance emphasis, MBA with certificate in health system policy and management, MBA with certificate in public health, MBA with marketing emphasis, and MBA with certificate in energy business.
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  61. 61. Ohio University

    Athens, OH
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    Ohio University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for admission to its online MBA program. Two letters of recommendation are required. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.14. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 79.9% last year. Ohio University currently enrolls 572 students in its online MBA program, which typically takes two years to complete. The application deadline for U.S. residents is July 29 and students must complete 35 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: finance, health care, executive management, business analytics, accounting, project management, operations and supply chain management, strategic selling and sales leadership, and business venturing and entrepreneurship.
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    Ohio University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for admission to its online MBA program...

  62. 62. Franklin Pierce University

    Rindge, NH
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    Franklin Pierce University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for acceptance to its online MBA program. No letters of recommendation are needed. Incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.2. The acceptance rate into the university’s online program was 100% last year. Franklin Pierce currently enrolls 125 students in its online MBA program, and its graduation rate in 2022 was 68%. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and international students must submit TOEFL scores. Students must complete 39 credits to graduate. The program offers concentrations in: business analytics, finance, transformational leadership, project management, and marketing.
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Do all MBA programs require a GMAT/GRE?

Not all MBA programs require applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score for consideration. In fact, many universities have done away with the standardized test requirement altogether. One of the most affordable programs among Fortune’s ranking of best online MBA programs with no GMAT/GRE required—and with annual tuition less than $6,000—is the University of Southern Mississippi. The university has indefinitely waived testing requirements.

Do employers take online MBAs seriously? 

Yes, employers take online MBAs seriously, as do many universities—including Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School, which is among the schools now offering an online MBA option. What’s more, many employers may offer tuition assistance or reimbursement to employees who pursue an MBA.