McCombs School of Business · Full-time MBA
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| US News Business School Ranking | 18 — tied (2026) |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Tuition | $61,214 — first-year nonresident tuition and fees, Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 |
| Texas resident tuition and fees | $55,196 — first year |
| Housing and food | $17,355 — first-year estimate |
| Estimated nonresident budget | $85,889 — first year; additional international fees apply |
| Scholarships | Merit awards and out-of-state tuition waivers available |
2026–27 application cycle
| Early Action | Not Applicable |
| Round 1 | 15-Oct-2026 |
| Round 2 | 15-Jan-2027 |
| Round 3 | 01-Apr-2027 |
| Deadline time | 11:59 pm CT |
| Academic record | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and transcripts |
| Tests | GMAT, GRE, EA or eligible testing alternative / approved waiver |
| Professional documents | Resume and one recommendation |
| Video assessment | Six prompts, 90 seconds per response; complete within 7 days of access |
Full-Time MBA Class of 2027. McCombs publishes median test scores and GPA.
| Class Size | 235 |
| Acceptance Rate | Not Published |
| Average Age | 29 |
| Average Work Experience | 6 Years |
| Median GPA | 3.53 |
| % Intl Students | 31% |
| Average GMAT (old) | Not Applicable |
| Median GMAT (focus) | 655 |
| Average GRE | Not Published |
| Median GRE — combined | 319 |
| GRE Quant | Not Published |
| GRE Verbal | Not Published |
| Business / Economics / Accounting | 44% |
| STEM | 34% |
| Humanities | 9% |
| Other | 13% |
Prompt summaries. Follow the official instructions when applying.
| Essay 1 | Reflect on MBA growth and use of McCombs opportunities — 250 words |
| Essay 2 | A core value, an example and its influence — 250 words |
| Optional explanation | Application context — maximum 250 words |
| Graduating class | 2025 |
| Median base salary | $150,000 |
| Average base salary | $154,053 |
| Offers within 6 months | 80.2% |
| Leading industries | Consulting 28%; Technology 22%; Financial Services 19% |
Yes. Texas residents receive a lower tuition rate. International students pay nonresident rates plus additional applicable fees.
Yes. Submit the application on time, then complete the assessment within the stated access window.
McCombs School of Business · Full-time MBA
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| US News Business School Ranking | 18 — tied (2026) |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Tuition | $61,214 — first-year nonresident tuition and fees, Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 |
| Texas resident tuition and fees | $55,196 — first year |
| Housing and food | $17,355 — first-year estimate |
| Estimated nonresident budget | $85,889 — first year; additional international fees apply |
| Scholarships | Merit awards and out-of-state tuition waivers available |
2026–27 application cycle
| Early Action | Not Applicable |
| Round 1 | 15-Oct-2026 |
| Round 2 | 15-Jan-2027 |
| Round 3 | 01-Apr-2027 |
| Deadline time | 11:59 pm CT |
| Academic record | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and transcripts |
| Tests | GMAT, GRE, EA or eligible testing alternative / approved waiver |
| Professional documents | Resume and one recommendation |
| Video assessment | Six prompts, 90 seconds per response; complete within 7 days of access |
Full-Time MBA Class of 2027. McCombs publishes median test scores and GPA.
| Average Age | 29 |
| Average Work Experience | 6 Years |
| Median GPA | 3.53 |
| % Intl Students | 31% |
| Average GMAT (old) | Not Applicable |
| Median GMAT (focus) | 655 |
| Average GRE | Not Published |
| Median GRE — combined | 319 |
| GRE Quant | Not Published |
| GRE Verbal | Not Published |
| Business / Economics / Accounting | 44% |
| STEM | 34% |
| Humanities | 9% |
| Other | 13% |
Prompt summaries. Follow the official instructions when applying.
| Essay 1 | Reflect on MBA growth and use of McCombs opportunities — 250 words |
| Essay 2 | A core value, an example and its influence — 250 words |
| Optional explanation | Application context — maximum 250 words |
| Graduating class | 2025 |
| Median base salary | $150,000 |
| Average base salary | $154,053 |
| Offers within 6 months | 80.2% |
| Leading industries | Consulting 28%; Technology 22%; Financial Services 19% |
Yes. Texas residents receive a lower tuition rate. International students pay nonresident rates plus additional applicable fees.
Yes. Submit the application on time, then complete the assessment within the stated access window.