The Ohio State UniversityFisher College of Business

Full-Time MBA

Degree awarded by The Ohio State University

MBAFull-timeOn-campus

Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Duration: Two years
Teaching language: Not verified
Next verified deadline: October 13, 2026 (Round 1)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

A two-year residential programme in Columbus supported by an academic advisor, career coach and core faculty. Students build business foundations, deepen an area through electives and take part in experiential learning; a STEM MBA specialization is available that requires 30 of 60 credit hours to be STEM.

Intakes: Autumn Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration: Two years Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus: Columbus — Columbus, Ohio, USA2100 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
Specializations: STEM MBA Specialization

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.

Applicant category	Amount	Fee basis	Period
In-state — Ohio residents	USD 31,347 Includes: General tuition and instruction, student activity, student union, recreation, learning-technology and COTA bus fees. Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026	per year	2026-27
Out-of-state — Non-resident and international students	USD 62,538 Includes: General tuition and instruction, student activity, student union, recreation, learning-technology and COTA bus fees. Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026	per year	2026-27

Other published fees

Student health insurance (9 months; domestic students can waive): USD 4,108 (2026-27) · optional Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification: Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent completed before matriculation.Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience: Not verified
Test waiver policy: At least one of three requirements must be true to be considered: B-or-better college coursework in accounting, calculus, finance or similar, a STEM degree, or a quantitative certification such as CPA or CFA.Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References: Optional2 referencesSource: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Interview: RequiredOnline video assessment required; live interviews by invitation only.Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee: USD 60Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic): Waiver availableGMAT or GRE required unless a waiver is approved; no minimum score. GMAT Classic class average 700 (middle 80% not published for GMAT).Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test: Waiver availableIncoming class average, middle 80% 303 to 327. No minimum score required.Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT Focus Edition: Waiver availableIncoming class average.Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT: One accepted test requiredInternational applicants; IELTS or Duolingo English Test also accepted.Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

Intake	Round	Deadline	Applicants	Status
Autumn 2027	Round 1	October 13, 2026Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Autumn 2027	Round 2	January 18, 2027Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Autumn 2027	Round 3	March 8, 2027Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Autumn 2027	Round 4	April 1, 2027Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Autumn 2027	Final Round	May 3, 2027Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

Fisher Graduate Assistantship
Benefit
50% tuition coverage, 10 hours a week
Basis
Merit-based
Eligibility
Awarded to highly qualified incoming MBA students based on skills and department needs.
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Merit-based cash awards or combination awards
Benefit
From $1,000 to full tuition
Basis
Merit-based
Eligibility
Limited awards to select incoming students; no separate application.
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Fisher MBA Leadership Fellow
Benefit
100% tuition coverage, 20 hours a week
Basis
Merit-based
Eligibility
A select number of highly qualified candidates identified by the MBA Admissions Committee.
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Accreditation

AACSB International — Program-specificSource: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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