Santa Clara University (Leavey)

Santa Clara, CA

Part-Time MBA Overview

Average undergraduate GPA, 2023-24 enrollees	3.21
Tuition per credit, out-of-state 5%	$1,277
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	104
Yield, 2023–24 (Matriculates/Admits)	72%
Graduation rate, 2020-23	74%
Average number of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	7.5
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	91%
Acceptance rate, fall 2023	85%

Santa Clara University's part-time MBA program requires GRE test scores, but waivers are granted to qualified applicants. The program requires TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores for international students. The median base salary four months post-graduation is $138,708. The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 academic year is June 1.

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Online MBA Overview

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

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.

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Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs

Average number of of work experience (years)	4.58
Average undergraduate GPA, 2023-24 enrollees	3.31
Graduation rate, 2022-23	DNP
Number of applicants in 2023-24	12
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	86%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	83%
Tuition per year, out-of-state	DNP

Santa Clara University's online master's in business analytics requires test scores as admission material, but students have the option to submit a test score waiver form. International applicants are not accepted. Two letters of recommendation are needed. In order to enroll in fall 2024, students must apply by the end of August. Four months post-graduation, alumni earn median salaries of $102,000. The program costs $1,406 per unit (42 total are required, adding to $59,092).

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Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	23
Graduation rate, 2020-23	94%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	88%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	100%
Total approximate cost	$123,855
Standardized testing required?	Yes
Yield, 2023–24	47%
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	17.0
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	17.0

The executive MBA program from Santa Clara University (Leavey) teaches students various standard business disciplines like marketing, accounting, and finance. Two letters of recommendation and standardized test scores are required. The school suggests that applicants have 16 years of work experience before enrolling, but only ten are required. The median base salary for alums four months post-graduation is around $197,000. The deadline to apply for the fall is June 1.

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Affordable MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	88%
GMAT requirement	No
Graduation rate	66%
Approx. total tuition, out-of-state	$92,960

Santa Clara University's online MBA program waives standardized test scores for students who "can demonstrate quantitative aptitude." The program requires two recommendation letters for all entrants and TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores for international applicants. The fall 2024 application deadline is August 30. Fall 2023 enrollees had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.15 and nine years of work experience. This school ranks No. 16 on our main best online MBA programs list.

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UC Davis Master of Management

The online Master of Management from UC Davis is a graduate business degree designed for recent college graduates, ambitious young professionals and career-changers aspiring to leadership roles.

The 15-month online Master of Management program provides aspiring leaders with a foundation in the functional areas of business, such as accounting, finance, marketing and strategy. No minimum professional experience is required.

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