University of Southern California (Marshall)

Los Angeles, CA

Online MBA Overview

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

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.

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Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	57
Graduation rate, 2020-23	92%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	97%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	76%
Total approximate cost	$180,000
Standardized testing required?	No
Yield, 2023–24	52%
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	10.0
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	14.2

The Marshall Executive MBA from the University of Southern California requires non-native English speakers to submit either TOEFL or IELTS scores. For the former, the school requires a minimum score of 90. The school also requires one letter of recommendation from all applicants and recommends each have at least eight years of work experience. The Los Angeles-based program requires 60 credits to graduate. The deadline to apply is July 31.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	23%
Median base salary of new grads	$150,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$79,893
Median GMAT	730

The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business boasts of over 90,000 alumni and aims to transform the careers of students through its MBA program. To apply, no letters of recommendation are required, but applicants tend to have over five years of work experience. GMAT or GRE scores are required, but applicants may be eligible for a waiver. For international students, proof of English proficiency via exam is generally needed but exceptions also apply. Students in the program may choose to focus in and gain a certificate in topics like business analytics, sustainability in business, and technology commercialization. The final round deadline to apply is April 15, and there is a $155 application fee.

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Affordable MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	47%
GMAT requirement	No
Graduation rate	91%
Approx. total tuition, out-of-state	$123,471

USC's Marshall School of Business accepts but doesn't require test scores for applications. One recommendation letter is needed, and international students must submit a TOEFL score. Core classes average about 55 students, and the school has 352 business school faculty. The fall admission application deadline is May 28. Fall 2023 enrollees had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.19 and 8.1 years of work experience This school ranks No. 5 on our main best online MBA programs list.

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Traditional MBA — Consulting Overview

Acceptance rate	23%
Median base salary of new grads	$150,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$79,893
Median GMAT	730

USC’s Marshall School of Business has a robust alumni network of over 90,000 graduates and aims to help students transform their careers. No letters of recommendation are needed, though applicants generally have over five years of work experience. GMAT or GRE scores are required, but waivers are available. International students must usually provide proof of English proficiency, though exceptions apply. Students can focus on fields like business analytics, sustainability, and technology commercialization. The final application deadline is April 15, with a $155 fee. Marshall is ranked No. 22 on Fortune’s flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in management consulting.

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Traditional MBA — Sustainability Overview

Acceptance rate	23%
Median base salary of new grads	$150,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$79,893
Median GMAT	730

The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business boasts over 90,000 alumni and aims to transform students' careers through its MBA program. No recommendation letters are required, but applicants typically have over five years of work experience. GMAT or GRE scores are required, with potential waivers available. International students generally need to prove English proficiency, with some exceptions. The program offers certificates in areas like business analytics, sustainability in business, and technology commercialization. The final application deadline is April 15, with a $155 fee. The University of Southern California (Marshall) is ranked No. 22 on Fortune's flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in sustainability in business.

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