1. Indiana University–Bloomington (Kelley)

Bloomington, IN

International students applying for the Kelley Direct Online MBA Program at Indiana University–Bloomington need to score at least 100 on the TOEFL test. Standardized test scores are not mandatory, but applicants must submit a recommendation letter. The program is primarily online but offers some in-person experiences and is taught by a team of over 360 full-time faculty members. Graduates of the program report a median base salary of $119,400. The deadline to apply for fall 2024 enrollment is July 1. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.42, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was eight.

Acceptance rate	30%
Graduation rate	87%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	598
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$1,758

2. Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper)

Pittsburgh, PA

The Tepper Online Hybrid MBA program at Carnegie Mellon University accepts the GMAT, GRE, and Executive Assessment (EA), but test scores can be waived upon request. If an applicant has two or more years of professional work experience, the two required letters of recommendation can also be waived. The program allows students to take fully remote courses from anywhere in the nation. The business school has 125 faculty members and an average of 34 students per course. The median base salary for fall 2023 entrants increased from $111,000 before enrolling to approximately $150,750 within a year post-graduation. The program has five application deadlines throughout the year for interested candidates. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.37, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 6.4.

Acceptance rate	80%
Graduation rate	95%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	68
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$2,274

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3. University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler)

Chapel Hill, NC

The MBA@UNC requires appilicants to report GMAT or GRE scores if they have less than five years of professional experience, but other waivers may apply. International students can submit proof English proficiency via a TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or PTE Academic Exam. Two letters of recommendation are also required. The average class size for core courses is about 16 students. Five months after graduation, students report median base salaries of about $130,000. The program has four start dates per year (January, April, July and October). The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.37, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 9.4.

Acceptance rate	59%
Graduation rate	90%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	147
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$2,026

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4. University of Southern California (Marshall)

Los Angeles, CA

USC's Marshall School of Business does not require test scores to apply, but they are accepted. One letter of recommendation is needed, and international students must turn in a TOEFL score. The average number of students in core classes is about 55, and the school has 352 business school faculty. The deadline to apply for fall admission is May 28. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.19, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 8.1.

Acceptance rate	47%
Graduation rate	91%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	176
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$2,421

5. Arizona State University (Carey)

Tempe, AZ

International students applying for the online MBA program at Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business must demonstrate English proficiency by taking TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo exams. Standardized tests are optional. The program requires two letters of recommendation, and the average class size is 44 students. The school has 366 faculty members. Students typically have around seven years of work experience and a pre-enrollment salary of $81,000. The application deadline is July 1. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.29, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was seven.

Acceptance rate	77%
Graduation rate	97%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	110
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$1,369

6. Rice University (Jones)

Houston, TX

Rice University's online MBA program will waive standardized test scores if applicants have more than three years of professional full-time work experience, a terminal degree of M.D. or PhD, a master's degree in a STEM field, a professional certification of CFA or CPA, or are submitting an Executive Assessment Score at the time of application. Letters of recommendation are required. Applicants can submit just one if they use their direct supervisor or two non-direct supervisor letters. The fall 2024 deadline to apply for the MBA@Rice program is May 24. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.39, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 7.2.

Acceptance rate	72%
Graduation rate	88%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	192
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$2,130

7. University of Massachusetts–Amherst (Isenberg)

Amherst, MA

While a strong GMAT/GRE score enhances any application, University of Massachusetts–Amherst's Isenberg School of Management's online MBA program candidates can make a case for admission without submitting scores. Applicants can submit professional experience and academic accomplishments. Candidates may also complete a test score waiver application form before applying to the program. The school does require two letters of recommendation. Four months post-graduation, students report median base salaries of $183,920. The deadline to apply for fall 2024 is July 15. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.30, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 11.

Acceptance rate	92%
Graduation rate	50%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	404
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$925

8. Southern Methodist University (Cox)

Dallas, TX

Southern Methodist University's 52-credit Cox School of Business online MBA program does not require English proficiency exams for international students. Standardized test scores are optional, and the school also does not require letters of recommendation. On average, there are 16 students per core online course. Students report a median base salary of $75,000 before entering the program and a median base salary of $127,500 post-graduation. The deadline to apply is July 1. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.14, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 5.2.

Acceptance rate	71%
Graduation rate	86%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	256
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$1,797

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9. Santa Clara University (Leavey)

Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University's online MBA program waives standardized test scores for students who "can demonstrate quantitative aptitude." The program requires two letters of recommendation for all entrants and TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores for international applicants. The deadline to apply for fall 2024 is August 30. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.15, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was nine.

Acceptance rate	88%
Graduation rate	66%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	132
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$1,328

10. Pepperdine University (Graziadio)

Malibu, CA

The online MBA program at the Graziadio Business School at Pepperdine University does not require GMAT or GRE test scores but does require English proficiency exam scores. The school is looking for applicants to submit one letter of recommendation. The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 program is June 25. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.13, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was seven.

Acceptance rate	77%
Graduation rate	70%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	215
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$2,115

11. University of Massachusetts–Lowell

Lowell, MA

To apply for UMass–Lowell's online MBA, no standardized testing is required except for international students, who must prove English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or TOEIC. Two letters of recommendation are also needed. The program has a rolling application process. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.42, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was ten.

Acceptance rate	95%
Graduation rate	76%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	473
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$655

12. John Carroll University (Boler)

University Heights, OH

The Boler Online MBA Program at John Carroll University is 30 credits long and does not require GMAT/GRE scores, although applicants may still submit them. The school does require one letter of recommendation for all entrants and a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for international applicants. With an average of 22 students per course and a faculty of 70 members, the program blends "Jesuit principles with experiential learning to help students excel in work and in life." The deadline to apply for fall 2024 is August 24. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.20, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was nine.

Acceptance rate	93%
Graduation rate	73%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	13
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$1,060

13. North Carolina State University (Poole)

Raleigh, NC

The online MBA program at NC State is test optional, but requires two letters of recommendation. International students must submit proof of English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. The average class size for core courses is 67 students. Four months post-graduation, students earn median annual salaries of $125,000. The deadline to apply for fall admission is May 1 for domestic students. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.18, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 7.8.

Acceptance rate	74%
Graduation rate	77%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	98
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$2,542

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14. Syracuse University (Whitman)

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University's 54-credit online MBA program takes a holistic approach when reviewing applications, considering professional and academic experience. Therefore, it does not require GMAT or GRE scores, but they can still be submitted. New students report a median base salary of $100,000 before entering the program, which increases to $125,000 after graduation. The university offers four application deadlines throughout the school year. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.22, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was ten.

Acceptance rate	89%
Graduation rate	64%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	304
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$1,872

15. Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University's FLEX MBA program does not require GMAT or GRE scores but does accept them. International students must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English proficiency exam scores. The minimum TOEFL score is 94. The school requires two letters of recommendation. Alumnis report base annual salaries of $125,000 four months after graduation. The business school employs 111 faculty members. The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 semester is July 15. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.36, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 8.6. The one-year retention rate for the 2022-23 school year was 75%.

Acceptance rate	74%
Graduation rate	50%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	73
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$1,340

16. Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC

The online MBA program of Fayetteville State University's Broadwell College of Business and Economics mandates GMAT or GRE scores, but waivers are available if other qualifications are met. Two letters of recommendation are also required. Graduates report a median salary of $82,329 just four months after graduation. The deadline for applications is September 8. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.20.

Acceptance rate	47%
Graduation rate	33%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	159
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$560

17. Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has rolling admission for its online MBA. The program has a test-optional admission policy, but three letters of recommendation are required. International students must submit proof of English proficiency. On average, there are about 35 students in each core course. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.54, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 7.

Acceptance rate	83%
Graduation rate	67%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	28
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$1,250

18. University of Louisiana (Lafayette)

Lafayette, LA

At the University of Louisiana–Lafayette, standardized testing is not generally required, but the requirement can be necessary in some circumstances. Letters of recommendation are required for students with an undergraduate GPA of less than 2.74. The average class size for core courses is 90 students. The deadlines for fall admission are August 12 and October 7 (two waves).The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.13. The one-year retention rate for the 2022-23 school year was 64%.

Acceptance rate	64%
Graduation rate	60%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	408
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$388

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19. Ohio University

Athens County, OH

Non-native English speakers applying for the online MBA program at Ohio University's College of Business must complete English proficiency exams. The program requires two letters of recommendation, and students have reported a median base salary of $82,613 before enrolling and $109,224 after graduation. The average core online class size is 45 students, and the application deadline is August 11. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.24, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was seven.

Acceptance rate	84%
Graduation rate	DNP
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	234
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$1,051

20. American University (Kogod)

Washington, DC

American University's Kogod School of Business offers an online MBA program for international students. To be considered, students must have a TOEFL score of at least 100 and provide two letters of recommendation. Optional GMAT or GRE scores can also be submitted. The program has an average class size of 10 students, each with 4.6 years of professional experience. The median base salary for fall 2023 entrants is $65,000. The school boasts 212 faculty members and applications are due by August 15. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 2.85, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 4.6. The one-year retention rate for the 2022-23 school year was 65%.

Acceptance rate	48%
Graduation rate	58%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	109
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$2,000

21. University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK

University of Central Oklahoma's online PMBA program can be complete in 16–36 months. Standardized test score waivers are available to applicants with a 3.5 undergraduate/graduate GPA or three years of work experience. Those not meeting those requirements can interview with program leaders to determine whether they can receive a GRE/GMAT waiver. The school does not require letters of recommendation but does require English proficiency exam scores. The deadline to apply is July 15. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.39. The one-year retention rate for the 2022-23 school year was 66%.

Acceptance rate	100%
Graduation rate	DNP
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	33
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$446

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