University of California, Berkeley

Haas School of Business · Full-time MBA

University & Program Information
Location Berkeley, California
US News Business School Ranking 10 (2026)
Duration 2 Years
Tuition $92,755 — estimated first-year nonresident tuition and fees, 2026–27
California resident tuition and fees $80,510 — estimated first year
Housing and food $29,882 — annual estimate
Estimated nonresident total budget $138,921 — first year
Scholarships Scholarships and loan options available

Official tuition and financial aid

Application Deadlines

2026–27 application cycle

Early Action Not Applicable
Round 1 10-Sep-2026
Round 2 07-Jan-2027
Round 3 01-Apr-2027

Official admissions information

Application Requirements
Academic record Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Tests GMAT or GRE; English proficiency where applicable
Professional documents Current resume and two professional recommendations
Interview By invitation; required for admission
Application fee $250

Official application requirements

Class Profile

MBA Class of 2027. Test scores below are medians, as published by Haas.

Background

Class Size 273
Acceptance Rate Not Published
Average Age Not Published
Average Work Experience 5.6 Years
Average GPA 3.67
% Intl Students 44%

GMAT

Median GMAT (old) 730
Median GMAT (focus) 675

GRE

Average GRE Not Published
GRE Quant — median 162
GRE Verbal — median 161

Undergraduate Majors

Engineering 17%
Economics 17%
Business 15%
Social Sciences 13%
Finance 6%
Arts 4%
Natural Sciences 3%
Math / Physical Sciences 4%
Computer Science 7%
Other 14%

Official class profile

Application Essays

Prompt summaries. Follow the official instructions when applying.

Video essay Introduce yourself and discuss an activity that energizes you — 1–2 minutes; maximum 2 minutes
Career essay Career goals, Haas resources and adaptability — maximum 300 words
Optional background statement Personal circumstances and perspective — maximum 300 words
Optional explanation Relevant context not addressed elsewhere — maximum 300 words

Official application instructions

Employment & Careers
Graduating class 2025
Job offers received 86% of job seekers within 3 months
Job offers accepted 84% of job seekers within 3 months
Median base salary $167,250
Leading industries Technology 39%; Consulting 27%; Financial Services 16%

View the official employment report

Frequently Asked Questions

Is early action available?

Not Applicable. Haas publishes three regular application rounds.

Are the fees the same for all students?

No. California residency affects tuition. The figures above distinguish resident and nonresident estimates.

Official admissions information