University of Wisconsin-MadisonWisconsin School of Business

Full-Time MBA

Degree awarded by University of Wisconsin-Madison

MBAFull-timeOn-campusWeekday classes

Location: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Duration: 2 years
Teaching language: English
Next verified deadline: October 12, 2026 (Round 1)

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 two-year in-person curriculum spans 53 credits. The first year is a general management core with a summer internship, and the second year lets students build their own pathway.

Intakes: September Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration: 2 years Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus: Madison campus — Madison, Wisconsin, 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 — Wisconsin resident tuition	USD 27,764.80 Excludes: Segregated fees $1,699.48 and program fee $400 (first-year only) are listed separately. Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026	per year	2026-27
Out-of-state — Nonresident tuition	USD 51,413.28 Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026	per year	2026-27

Other published fees

Segregated fees: USD 1,699.48 (2026-27) · mandatory Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Program fee (first-year students only): USD 400 (2026-27) · mandatory Source: business.wisc.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: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; international applicants need the equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree.Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience: Minimum 2 years (published requirement)Class average 4.2 years (class profile, not a requirement)A minimum of two years of full-time professional work experience is required; class of 2027 average is 4.2 years.Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Test waiver policy: Applicants with strong quantitative preparation may request a test waiver; granted selectively and does not guarantee admission.Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English-language waiver: The English test requirement can be waived with an undergraduate or master's degree taught in English.Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays: RequiredTwo required essays, a supplemental statement and a video essay.Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References: Required1 referenceSource: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Interview: RequiredBy invitation onlySource: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee: USD 75Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GRE General Test: One accepted test requiredGMAT or GRE required unless a waiver is grantedSource: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Other test: One accepted test requiredTOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo for international applicants; waivable with a degree taught in EnglishSource: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT (classic): One accepted test requiredClass average: 675 (scale 200–800)GMAT or GRE required; test waiver available selectively; class of 2027 average shown on a previous version of the exam; 80% range 630-700Source: business.wisc.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

Intake	Round	Deadline	Applicants	Status
Fall 2027	Early decision	September 4, 2026Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Passed
Fall 2027	Round 1	October 12, 2026Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Fall 2027	Round 2	January 7, 2027Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Fall 2027	Round 3	March 25, 2027Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Fall 2027	Round 4	May 25, 2027Source: business.wisc.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

Merit-based scholarships and graduate assistantships
Benefit
Average first-year award $38,212 across 2023-25 awards (resident average $25,806, nonresident $47,599)
Basis
Merit-based
Eligibility
All applicants are considered based on the merits of the application; scholarship priority deadline January 7, 2027.
Application
Considered with the program application
Deadline
January 7, 2027
Official scholarship pageSource: business.wisc.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 2023-2025 — average starting salary plus signing bonus (mean): USD 147,337 · population: Full-Time MBA classes of 2023-2025 Source: business.wisc.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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