Marshall School of Business · Full-time MBA
| University | University of Southern California |
| Business school | Marshall School of Business |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Program | Full-time MBA |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| US News National Ranking | 27 (2027) |
| US News Business School Ranking | 25 (2026, tied) |
| Early Action | Not Applicable |
| Round 1 | 15-Oct-2026 |
| Round 2 | 05-Jan-2027 |
| Round 3 | 01-Mar-2027 |
| Round 4 | 15-Apr-2027 |
| Round 5 | Rolling after 15-Apr-2027 |
Rolling applications are reviewed on a first-come, space-available basis.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, online application, professional résumé, essays and academic transcripts. GMAT/GRE submission is optional. English proficiency is required where applicable, with documented exemptions available. No application fee.
| Tuition | US$86,295 first-year tuition (2026–27) |
| Living and other expenses | Housing and living costs are additional to the published programme budget. |
| Scholarships | All admitted candidates automatically considered for scholarship awards; separate processes apply to selected fellowships. |
First-year estimated tuition, fees and insurance total US$99,055; second-year estimate US$84,481. These figures exclude housing and living costs.
Fall 2025 entering class. The official page reports an average GMAT of 742 but does not specify the test edition or publish a Focus average.
| Class Size | 176 |
| Acceptance Rate | 31% |
| Average Age | 28 |
| Average Work Experience | 6 Years |
| Average GPA | 3.55 |
| % Intl Students | 43% |
| Average GMAT (Old) | 742 (reported average GMAT; edition not specified) |
| Average GMAT (Focus) | Not Published |
| Average GRE | 322 |
| Quant (Average) | Not Published |
| Verbal (Average) | Not Published |
| Breakdown | Not Published on linked profile |
Use the current essay prompts and limits in the online application.
Graduating Class of 2025.
| Employed within 90 days | 71% |
| Average salary | US$142,184 |
| Average signing bonus | US$35,896 |
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