University of San DiegoKnauss School of Business

Full-Time MBA

Degree awarded by University of San Diego

MBAFull-timeOn-campusWeekday classes

Location: San Diego, California, USA
Duration: 22 months, or 17 months accelerated
Teaching language: English
Next verified deadline: None verified

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

The Full-Time MBA combines core coursework with six concentration options and two consulting projects, a business consulting project and an international consulting project. Core classes meet on weekdays during business hours on campus.

Intakes: August Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration: 22 months, or 17 months accelerated Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus: University of San Diego (Alcala Park) — San Diego, California, USA5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110

Tuition and fees

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

Applicant category	Amount	Fee basis	Period
All applicants	USD 80,550 Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026	entire program	2026-27

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

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification: Bachelor's degree in any field of studySource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience: 2 years of post-graduate work experience preferred, not requiredSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays: RequiredPersonal essay, 250-500 wordsSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References: OptionalOptional letter(s) of recommendation, up to twoSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Interview: Not verifiedBy invitation onlySource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee: USD 125Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic): OptionalTest-optional policy; applicants are required to complete MBA Math in lieu of GMAT/GRE scoresSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test: OptionalTest-optional policy; applicants are required to complete MBA Math in lieu of GMAT/GRE scoresSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT: One accepted test requiredInternational applicantsSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
IELTS Academic: One accepted test requiredInternational applicantsSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duolingo English Test: One accepted test requiredInternational applicantsSource: sandiego.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
Fall (early August)	Round 1	Nov. 1Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Rolling admissions
Fall (early August)	Round 2	Jan. 15Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Rolling admissions
Fall (early August)	Round 3	Mar. 1Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Rolling admissions
Fall (early August)	Round 4	Apr. 1Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Rolling admissions
Fall (early August)	Round 5	May 1Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Rolling admissions

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

Scholarships

Dean's Merit
Benefit
Varies
Basis
Merit-based
Eligibility
Awarded based on the strength of your application; students are automatically considered at time of admission
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Graduate Assistantship (Full-Time MBA)
Benefit
$1,200 in tuition reduction
Basis
Other basis
Eligibility
Must be enrolled in the Full-Time MBA program; 40-hour assistantship with a Knauss School faculty member
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: sandiego.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: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Career outcomes

As reported by the school. Definitions differ between schools; figures are not comparable across reports.

Class of null — average starting salary (mean): USD 97,673 · population: Graduates, average over three years · measured average over three years Source: sandiego.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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