Full-Time MBA
Degree awarded by Stanford University
- Location
- Stanford, California, USA
- Duration
- two years
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- January 6, 2027 (Round 2)
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 curriculum with a first-year foundation followed by a second year in which students shape their own path. A global experience requirement is completed before winter quarter of the second year.
- Duration
- two years Source: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Stanford campus — Stanford, California, USA655 Knight Way, Stanford, CA 94305
Tuition and fees
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | USD 89,187 Source: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | (fee basis not stated by the school) | 2026-2027 (first-year MBA) |
Other published fees
- Medical insurance (included in cost of attendance): USD 8,808 (2026-2027 first-year MBA) Source: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Health fee: USD 843 (2026-2027 first-year MBA) Source: gsb.stanford.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
- Not verified
- Work experience
- Work experience is not required for entry to the Stanford MBA Program.Source: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- Not required if the university taught all classes exclusively in English for the undergraduate or graduate degree.Source: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredTwo personal essaysSource: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- Requiredby invitation onlySource: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- USD 275Source: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- One accepted test requiredGMAT (10th Edition or Focus Edition) or GRE required; no minimum score; no preference between testsSource: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- One accepted test requiredGMAT or GRE required; no minimum scoreSource: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL iBT
- One accepted test requiredTOEFL, IELTS or PTE; not required if all undergraduate or graduate classes were taught exclusively in EnglishSource: gsb.stanford.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Round 1 | September 9, 2026Source: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| 2027 | Round 2 | January 6, 2027Source: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| 2027 | Round 3 | April 7, 2027Source: gsb.stanford.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
Need-based fellowships
- Benefit
- Average fellowship for the class of 2026 approximately $50,000 per year or $100,000 in total awards
- Basis
- Need-based
- Eligibility
- Admitted students with demonstrated financial need, regardless of citizenship
- Application
- Separate application required
Official scholarship pageSource: gsb.stanford.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
No accreditation verified. This does not mean the school or program is unaccredited.
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