Michael G. Foster School of Business · Full-time MBA
| Location | Seattle, Washington |
| US News Business School Ranking | 20 (2026) |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Tuition | $122,778 — total estimated nonresident programme tuition and fees, 2026–27 rates |
| Resident programme tuition and fees | $87,414 — total estimated programme cost |
| Quarterly nonresident payment | $20,060 tuition + $403 fees |
| Room and board | $30,932 — 12-month estimate, additional to tuition |
| Scholarships | Automatic merit consideration; priority in first two rounds |
2026–27 application cycle
| Early Action | Not Applicable |
| Round 1 | 01-Oct-2026 |
| Round 2 | 05-Jan-2027 — final international deadline |
| Round 3 | 23-Mar-2027 |
| Deadline time | 11:59 pm Pacific Time |
| Academic record | Four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent and transcripts |
| Tests | GMAT or GRE, or Test Optional Summary of Qualifications |
| Professional documents | Resume and two recommendations |
| English proficiency | Proof required under UW policy |
| Video interview | Instructions sent after the round deadline |
| Application fee | $90 |
Full-Time MBA Class of 2028. The official page labels GPA as both average and median; the figure is shown without choosing either label.
| Class Size | 77 |
| Acceptance Rate | Not Published |
| Average Age | 29 |
| Average Work Experience | 6 Years |
| Undergraduate GPA | 3.34 |
| % Intl Students | 48% |
| Average GMAT (old) | Not Applicable |
| Median GMAT (focus) | 655 |
| Average GRE | Not Published |
| GRE Quant — median | 163 |
| GRE Verbal — median | 160 |
| Engineering | 34% |
| Business | 27% |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 5% |
| Economics | 13% |
| Physical & Earth Sciences | 3% |
| Art & Humanities | 4% |
| Public Administration & Services | 4% |
| Other | 10% |
Prompt summaries. Follow the official instructions when applying.
| Post-MBA plans | Career direction, gaps and use of Foster — recommended 550–750 words |
| Mission statement | Personal connection and an example — recommended 350–550 words |
| Optional context | Maximum 500 words |
| Optional community essay | Inclusion and belonging — recommended 350–550 words |
| Graduating class | 2025 |
| Average starting salary | Over $144,000 |
| Average signing bonus | Over $39,000 |
| Offers within 6 months | 86% |
Round 2 is the final international application deadline.
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate quantitative and programme readiness in the required test-optional statement.