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The Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State Smeal College of Business

One-Year MBA

Degree awarded by The Pennsylvania State University

MBAFull-timeOn-campus
Location
University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Duration
9-month format
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
None verified
Official program page Application page

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

STEM-designated one-year MBA at the University Park campus. Core coursework runs in four modules across the fall and spring semesters, with graduation in May; the program includes a global immersion experience and can be stacked with other one-year master's degrees.

Intakes
Fall Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
9-month format Source: smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • University Park — University Park, Pennsylvania, USABusiness Building, 475 Shortlidge Rd, University Park, PA 16802

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
In-state — Pennsylvania residents (page lists in-state and out-of-state columns)USD 15,859
Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
per semester2025-26
Out-of-state — Out-of-state residentsUSD 26,830
Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
per semester2025-26
In-state — Pennsylvania residentsUSD 35,732
Includes: Two semesters of tuition, University Park student fee, Smeal fees and an estimated Global Immersion fee.
Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
entire program2025-26
Out-of-state — Out-of-state residentsUSD 57,674
Includes: Two semesters of tuition, University Park student fee, Smeal fees and an estimated Global Immersion fee.
Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
entire program2025-26

These figures use different fee bases and cannot be added or compared directly.

Other published fees

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

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Not verified
Work experience
Class of 2026 average prior work experience: 13 months.Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays
RequiredTimed written essay completed in Kira Talent after the virtual interview (Part 2).Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References
Required3 referencesSource: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Interview
RequiredOne-way recorded virtual interview with three behavioral questions via Kira Talent (Part 2).Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
USD 65Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)
Not requiredHome page states 'No GMAT required'; GRE policy not stated on the fetched pages.Source: smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other
Not verified

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

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
Fall 20271st RoundOctober 1Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsDate not confirmed
Fall 20272nd RoundDecember 1Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsDate not confirmed
Fall 20273rd RoundFebruary 1Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsDate not confirmed
Fall 20274th RoundApril 1Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsDate not confirmed

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

Scholarships

  • One-Year MBA merit scholarships

    Basis
    Merit-based
    Eligibility
    All applicants are automatically considered; no additional application. For full consideration apply by the third round deadline.
    Application
    Considered with the program application
    Official scholarship pageSource: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Accreditation

  • AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Career outcomes

As reported by the school. Definitions differ between schools; figures are not comparable across reports.
  • Class of 2025 — average starting salary (mean): USD 83,000 · population: Class of 2025, 94% response rate · measured six months after graduation Source: oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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