University of Iowa (Tippie)

Iowa City, IA

Online MBA Overview

Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$750
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	428
Graduation rate	58%
Acceptance rate	79%

The Iowa MBA program is test optional and also does not require letters of recommendation. However, international students must proof English proficiency via or TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. On average, there are 36 students in each core course. The deadline to apply for fall admission is August 1. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.53, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was 8.4.

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Affordable MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	79%
GMAT requirement	No
Graduation rate	58%
Approx. total tuition, out-of-state	$33,750

The Iowa MBA program is test-optional and doesn't require recommendation letters. However, international students must prove English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. Core courses average 36 students. The fall admission application deadline is August 1. Fall 2023 enrollees had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.53 and 8.4 years of work experience This school ranks No. 8 on our main best online MBA programs list.

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