Traditional MBA Overview
- ACCEPTANCE RATE
- 37.28%
- AVERAGE GMAT
- 670
- ENROLLED
- 165
- GMAT REQUIREMENT
- Yes
- MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
- $115,500
University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (Carlson) MBA applicants must submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission, although there are waivers for those who meet very specific GPA and work experience requirements. The program requires two letters of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 670 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.51. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. The acceptance rate in 2021 was 37.28%. Carlson MBA students must complete 64 credits to graduate.
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Executive MBA Overview
- AVERAGE NUMBER OF YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE
- 16
- GMAT REQUIREMENT
- No
Applicants to the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (Carlson)’s executive MBA program aren’t required to submit GMAT or GRE scores to be considered for admission. Among incoming students, the average amount of prior work experience is 16 years and the average amount of management experience is 11 years. International students are required to submit TOEFL scores. Three references—one of which is from a supervisor—are required and students must complete 52.5 credits to graduate. Applications must be submitted by July 15 and 73 students are enrolled.
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Part-Time MBA Overview
- AVERAGE GMAT
- 615
- AVERAGE NUMBER OF YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE
- 7
- GMAT REQUIREMENT
- Flexible
The University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (Carlson) requires prospective students to its part-time MBA program to submit a GMAT or GRE score with their application unless they qualify for a waiver. Applicants need to submit their applications by July 15. Two letters of recommendation are required and international students must submit a TOEFL score for admission. The acceptance rate to the part-time MBA program at Carlson was 96% in 2021, and incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.41 and 615 GMAT score.
