Carlson School of Management · Full-time MBA
| University | University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
| Business school | Carlson School of Management |
| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Program | Full-time MBA |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| US News Business School Ranking | 32 (2026, tied) |
| Early Action | Not Applicable |
| Deadline 1 | October 1 |
| Deadline 2 | December 1 |
| International outside US final | February 1 |
| International inside US final | April 1 |
| Final deadline | June 1 |
The school publishes month/day deadlines. Weekend or holiday dates extend to the next business day. Domestic applications may be accepted later if space remains.
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent, academic records, professional materials, recommendations and GMAT/GRE results unless waived. Interviews are by invitation. International applicants must meet the school’s credential and English-language requirements.
| Tuition | US$64,460 per year (nonresident/international; 2026–27) |
| Living and other expenses | See official budget for fees and living-expense estimates |
| Scholarships | Merit-based scholarships available; eligibility and awards vary |
Annual resident/reciprocity tuition is US$49,100. Published annual fees are US$6,950.40, or US$7,602.40 for international students; living expenses are additional.
| Profile basis | University-published typical profile across academic cycles; not one dated cohort |
| Typical cohort size | About 75 |
| Median GPA | 3.5 |
| Average GMAT | 664.4 · Test edition unspecified |
| Average total GRE | 317.7 |
| Average age | 29 |
| Published work-experience range | 3.4–7 years |
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