University of Washington – Foster School of Business
Evening MBA
Part-timeOnline
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- 2 Years
- USD 102,000 entire program · All applicants
- Next deadline: December 1, 2026 (Round 1)
University of WashingtonFoster School of Business
Full-Time MBA
Degree awarded by University of Washington
MBAFull-timeOn-campusWeekday classes
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- January 5, 2027 (Round 2 (final deadline for international applicants))
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, daytime weekday MBA on the Seattle campus with one fall intake each year. The class of 2027 profile lists 88 credits to complete the programme and an average first-year core class size of 51.
- Intakes
- Fall Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 2 Years Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Seattle Campus — Seattle, Washington, USA
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state — Washington residents | USD 87,414 Includes: Tuition and fees. Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | 2026-27 |
| Out-of-state — Non-residents | USD 122,778 Includes: Tuition and fees. Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | 2026-27 |
Other published fees
- MBA Association membership dues (paid once for two years): USD 450 Source: foster.uw.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
- A four-year undergraduate degree equivalent to a U.S. degree is required for University of Washington graduate admission.Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Class average 6 years (class profile, not a requirement)Class of 2027 average of 6 years of prior work experience (middle 80% range 3-15 years).Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Test waiver policy
- Applicants may apply test optional by completing a Test Optional Summary of Qualifications.Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- English Language Proficiency can be shown by an undergraduate degree taught entirely in English instead of a test score.Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredTwo required and two optional essays.Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredVideo interview submission for all applicants; admission interviews by invitation only.Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- USD 90Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- OptionalClass median: 655 (scale 200–800)GMAT (including GMAT Focus Edition) or GRE accepted; test-optional applications are available. Class of 2027 median shown.Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- OptionalGMAT, GMAT Focus Edition or GRE accepted, or apply test optional with a Test Optional Summary of QualificationsSource: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- IELTS Academic
- RequiredPublished minimum: 7 (scale band)UW English Language Proficiency minimum; not waivable, but medium of instruction in English for the entire undergraduate degree is an alternativeSource: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duolingo English Test
- RequiredPublished minimum: 130 (scale 10–160)UW English Language Proficiency minimumSource: foster.uw.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 (2026-2027 cycle) | Round 1 | October 1, 2026Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| Fall (2026-2027 cycle) | Round 2 (final deadline for international applicants) | January 5, 2027Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Fall (2026-2027 cycle) | Round 3 | March 23, 2027Source: foster.uw.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
Foster Scholarships
- Benefit
- Amounts vary
- Basis
- Other basis
- Eligibility
- Full-Time MBA students; many awards are granted as part of the admissions process
Official scholarship pageSource: foster.uw.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 2024 — average starting salary (published as $144k+) (mean): USD 144,000 · population: Full-time MBA, Class of 2024 Source: foster.uw.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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