University of Alabama

Manderson Graduate School of Business · Full-time MBA

University & Program Information
University University of Alabama
Business school Manderson Graduate School of Business
Location Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Program Full-time MBA
Duration 24 months
US News Business School Ranking 53 (2026)
Tuition $78,384 estimated two-year nonresident tuition and fees, per Manderson
Living and other expenses See the university’s cost-of-attendance resources
Scholarships Merit awards available; admitted students are automatically considered
Application Deadlines
Round 1 (priority) October 15
Round 2 January 15
Round 3 March 1
Round 4 May 15. The school publishes these dates without an intake year.
Application Requirements
GMAT/GRE policy: Required unless a waiver is approved. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from an AACSB-accredited institution and GPA of at least 3.0 may request a waiver at least two weeks before the application deadline. Check Manderson’s separate English proficiency requirements for international applicants.

International deadline: Manderson lists May 15 as the last traditional MBA round. Its admissions page does not specify a separate international cutoff.

Class Profile
Manderson’s 2026 MBA class profile

Background

Traditional MBA enrollment 62
School-wide MBA profile averages GMAT 605 (edition unspecified), GRE 318, undergraduate GPA 3.74. Manderson does not break out these averages by track on the profile page.
Application Essays

Check the official application instructions for essay prompts.

Employment & Careers
For the Class of 2023, Manderson reports 90.4% employment within 90 days and an average salary of $77,723 across the Traditional and STEM/Create Path MBA programs combined.
Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I confirm the latest application requirements?

Check the business school’s website.

Sources

Verified November 10, 2026.