University of Texas–Austin (McCombs)

Austin, TX
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Traditional MBA Overview

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE
  • 34%
  • AVERAGE GMAT
  • 706
  • ENROLLED
  • 478
  • GMAT REQUIREMENT
  • Yes
  • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
  • $140,500

University of Texas–Austin (McCombs) MBA applicants must submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission, with some waiver options available. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 706. One letter of recommendation is required. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants, although some people may qualify for a waiver. Graduates earn a median base salary of $140,500.

Executive MBA Overview

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE, 2023-24
  • 74%
  • AVG. # OF YEARS OF MGMT. EXPERIENCE, 2023-24 ENTRANTS
  • 8.3
  • AVG. # OF YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE, 2023-24 ENTRANTS
  • 14.8
  • GRADUATION RATE, 2020-23
  • 90%
  • ONE-YEAR RETENTION RATE, 2022-23
  • 98%
  • SIZE OF 2022–2023 GRADUATING CLASS
  • 56
  • STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED?
  • Yes
  • TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST
  • $162,000
  • YIELD, 2023–24
  • 78%

The executive MBA program at the University of Texas, Austin (McCombs) can be completed in 20 months. Non-native English speakers only need to submit proficiency exam scores if they have lived in the United States for less than two years or were educated in a language other than English. Standardized test scores, including currently valid and previously expired GMAT, GRE, and EA scores, are required. Additionally, applicants must provide one letter of recommendation and have at least eight years of work experience. The deadline to apply for the fall semester is May 28.

Part-Time MBA Overview

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE, FALL 2023
  • 75%
  • AVERAGE NUMBER OF YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE, 2023-24 ENTRANTS
  • 7.2
  • AVERAGE UNDERGRADUATE GPA, 2023-24 ENROLLEES
  • 3.35
  • GRADUATION RATE, 2020-23
  • 98%
  • ONE-YEAR RETENTION RATE, 2022-23
  • 98%
  • SIZE OF 2022-2023 GRADUATING CLASS
  • 192
  • TUITION PER CREDIT, OUT-OF-STATE 5%
  • DNP
  • YIELD, 2023–24 (MATRICULATES/ADMITS)
  • 69%

University of Texas–Austin’s McCombs MBA program requires most applicants to turn in a current or expired GMAT, GMAT Focus, GRE, or EA scores, but waivers are available. One letter of recommendation is needed. English proficiency exam score is required for international students but exceptions also apply. A completion of 48 credits of coursework is needed to graduate. The deadline for fall admission is May 28.