University of California--Irvine (Merage)

Irvine, CA

Part-Time MBA Overview

Average undergraduate GPA, 2023-24 enrollees	3.20
Tuition per credit, out-of-state 5%	$1,505
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	166
Yield, 2023–24 (Matriculates/Admits)	65%
Graduation rate, 2020-23	95%
Average number of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	5.6
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	98%
Acceptance rate, fall 2023	81%

The flex MBA program at UC-Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business requires international students to pass an English proficiency exam like TOEFL or IELTS. GMAT and GRE scores are optional, and the school does not prefer one over the other. The median base salary before enrolling was $77,000 and increased to $110,000 four months post-graduation. The deadline for fall 2024 applications is July 15.

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Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	52
Graduation rate, 2020-23	92%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	96%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	82%
Total approximate cost	$158,060
Standardized testing required?	No
Yield, 2023–24	64%
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	12.0
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	16.0

Both the full-time and part-time Executive MBA programs at the University of California, Irvine (Merage) require non-native English speakers to submit TOEFL or IELTS results. Additionally, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and have a minimum of seven years of work experience. Each core course typically has an average of 40 enrolled students. The deadline to apply for the fall semester is July 15.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	24%
Median base salary of new grads	$120,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$65,942
Median GMAT	685

At UC Irvine's Merage School of Business, technology is at the core of learning—with students learning about subjects such as AI, 5G, and blockchain. Students are recommended to have at least four years of work experience before applying by its June 1 deadline. Standardized testing is required, but waivers will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis based on experience level and education background. Two letters of recommendation are also needed along with proof of English proficiency for international applicants. The application fee is $150.

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