University of Massachusetts–Amherst (Isenberg)

Amherst, MA
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Online MBA Overview

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE, FALL 2023
  • 92%
  • AVG. # OF YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE, FALL 2023 ENROLLEES
  • 11.0
  • AVG. UNDERGRADUATE GPA, FALL 2023 ENROLLEES
  • 3.30
  • GRADUATION RATE, 2020-23
  • 50%
  • ONE-YEAR RETENTION RATE, 2022-23
  • 92%
  • SIZE OF 2022-2023 GRADUATING CLASS
  • 404
  • TUITION PER CREDIT, OUT-OF-STATE
  • $925
  • YIELD, FALL 2023 (MATRICULATES/ADMITS)
  • 69%

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.

Traditional MBA Overview

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE
  • 28%
  • AVERAGE GMAT
  • 638
  • ENROLLED
  • 60
  • GMAT REQUIREMENT
  • No
  • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
  • $93,000

University of Massachusetts–Amherst (Isenberg) provides waivers for GMAT or GRE score based on academic or work experience, but submitted scores can enhance any application. The program requires two letters of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 638. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. The acceptance rate in 2022 was 28%.

Part-Time MBA Overview

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE, FALL 2023
  • 84%
  • AVERAGE NUMBER OF YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE, 2023-24 ENTRANTS
  • 11.0
  • AVERAGE UNDERGRADUATE GPA, 2023-24 ENROLLEES
  • 3.18
  • GRADUATION RATE, 2020-23
  • 44%
  • ONE-YEAR RETENTION RATE, 2022-23
  • 92%
  • SIZE OF 2022-2023 GRADUATING CLASS
  • 47
  • TUITION PER CREDIT, OUT-OF-STATE 5%
  • $925
  • YIELD, 2023–24 (MATRICULATES/ADMITS)
  • 78%

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.