University of Washington (Foster)

Seattle, WA
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Online MBA Overview

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE, FALL 2023
  • 47%
  • AVG. # OF YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE, FALL 2023 ENROLLEES
  • 7.7
  • AVG. UNDERGRADUATE GPA, FALL 2023 ENROLLEES
  • 3.40
  • GRADUATION RATE, 2020-23
  • 100%
  • ONE-YEAR RETENTION RATE, 2022-23
  • 100%
  • SIZE OF 2022-2023 GRADUATING CLASS
  • 83
  • TUITION PER CREDIT, OUT-OF-STATE
  • DNP
  • YIELD, FALL 2023 (MATRICULATES/ADMITS)
  • 60%

University of Washington’s hybrid MBA does not require submission of admission exam scores, but applicants are welcome to submit a test score to demonstrate quantitative ability and program readiness. Two guided assessments/recommendations are required to apply. In core classes, the average number of students is 72. International students cannot generally apply for the program unless they have a U.S. employment visa. The final round deadline to apply for fall admission is June 15. Four months post-graduation, alumni earn about $155,000 in median annual salary. Total program cost is $93,000 and 62 credits are needed to graduate.

Traditional MBA Overview

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE
  • 28.10%
  • AVERAGE GMAT
  • 703
  • ENROLLED
  • 221
  • GMAT REQUIREMENT
  • No
  • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
  • $144,500

University of Washington (Foster) MBA applicants are strongly encouraged to submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 703. The program requires two letters of recommendation, and English testing scores are required for international applicants. The median base salary for graduating Foster MBA students is $144,500.

Part-Time MBA Overview

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE, FALL 2023
  • 84%
  • AVERAGE NUMBER OF YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE, 2023-24 ENTRANTS
  • 6.8
  • AVERAGE UNDERGRADUATE GPA, 2023-24 ENROLLEES
  • 3.34
  • GRADUATION RATE, 2020-23
  • 83%
  • ONE-YEAR RETENTION RATE, 2022-23
  • 97%
  • SIZE OF 2022-2023 GRADUATING CLASS
  • 121
  • TUITION PER CREDIT, OUT-OF-STATE 5%
  • $1,206
  • YIELD, 2023–24 (MATRICULATES/ADMITS)
  • 76%

Applicants to the University of Washington Foster School of Business Evening MBA program can choose whether to submit standardized test scores or not. Two letters of recommendation are needed to apply. If not a native English speaker, applicants must submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score. There are three rounds of applications, with the last being May 30 for fall admission. Graduates have median annual salaries of $137,500 four months post-graduation, an increase of over $20,000 from entry.