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University of Colorado BoulderLeeds School of Business

Full-Time MBA

Degree awarded by University of Colorado Boulder

MBAFull-timeOn-campus
Location
Boulder, Colorado, USA
Duration
Two-year program
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
October 5, 2026 (First Round)

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 full-time MBA starting in July, with business foundations in the first year and electives in the second, optional pathways such as high-growth ventures and clean energy, and dual MBA/MS STEM options.

Intakes
July Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
Two-year program Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • Leeds School of Business, Koelbel Building — Boulder, Colorado, USA419 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0419

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
In-state — Resident, Year 1USD 42,455
Includes: Tuition and required student fees.
Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026
per year2026-2027
In-state — Resident, Year 2USD 20,952
Includes: Tuition and required student fees.
Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026
per yearYear 2
Out-of-state — Non-Resident, Year 1USD 56,251
Includes: Tuition and required student fees.
Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026
per year2026-2027
Out-of-state — Non-Resident, Year 2 (assumes residency is established in the first year)USD 20,952
Includes: Tuition and required student fees.
Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026
per yearYear 2

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
Not verified
Test waiver policy
Limited test waivers are available for the Full-Time MBA with a test waiver essay of no more than 750 words.Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References
Required1 referenceSource: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Interview
RequiredZoom interview required for all MBA applicantsSource: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
USD 70Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)
Waiver availableGMAT or GRE; GMAT Focus Edition accepted; limited waivers available with a test waiver essaySource: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test
Waiver availableGMAT or GRE; limited waivers available with a test waiver essaySource: colorado.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
July 2027First RoundOctober 5, 2026Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
July 2027Second RoundNovember 30, 2026Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
July 2027Third RoundFebruary 1, 2027Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
July 2027Final International DeadlineMarch 3, 2027Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026International applicantsUpcoming
July 2027Final Domestic DeadlineJune 1, 2027Source: colorado.edu · verified October 5, 2026Domestic applicantsUpcoming

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

Scholarships

  • Leeds MBA merit scholarships

    Benefit
    Varies by scholarship
    Basis
    Merit-based
    Eligibility
    All applicants are considered for merit scholarships by the admissions committee; eligibility may differ by program
    Application
    Considered with the program application

Accreditation

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

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