Ross School of Business MBA Admissions: Requirements, Deadlines, and Tips
Requirements, 2026-2027 rounds, interview, fees, and policies for the Michigan Ross Full-Time MBA.
Application Overview
Applicants to the Ross Full-Time MBA submit a GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment score or a Statement of Quantitative Academic Readiness, transcripts, a resume, two essays, one recommendation using the GMAC Common Recommendation Form, and a $250 application fee. You must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree at the time of application. Ross has no minimum GPA or test score. Non-native English speakers show proficiency with the TOEFL iBT, PTE, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, unless their undergraduate degree was taught in English; others can submit an essay with alternative evidence of proficiency. Ross recommends a PTE score of 70 or higher, an IELTS score of 7 or higher, or a DET score of 120 or higher.
Application Rounds
| Round | Deadline | Decision Date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 8, 2026 | December 11, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 4, 2027 | March 19, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 29, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
Application Components
- GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment score, or a Statement of Quantitative Academic Readiness in lieu of a test
- Transcripts (unofficial at application; official if admitted)
- One recommendation (GMAC Common Recommendation Form)
- Two essays: Career Aspirations (300 words) and Impact and Growth (200 words)
- Resume (one page strongly suggested)
- $250 application fee
- Interview (by invitation)
Interview Process
Interviews are by invitation only and are conducted by a Ross alum or current MBA student. Applicants receive information about the timeline for interview invitations a few weeks after the application deadline.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Application Fee
- $250
- Rounds
- 3
- Tuition
- $76,152 / $81,152 per year
- English Test
- Required unless exempt
- Deferral Policy
- Case by case, rarely granted
Application Tips
Fee waivers. The $250 fee is waived for active members and veterans of the U.S. military; Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and Teach for All network alumni; current University of Michigan graduate students; citizens of UN least-developed countries; Fulbright Scholars; applicants who applied to the Ross Full-Time MBA in the past five years; and applicants who attend at least one Ross Full-Time MBA event before applying. Reapplicants. Applicants from the previous cycle can submit an abridged application with an updated resume, a reapplicant essay, and the new required essays. After more than one year, a full new application is required. Multiple test scores. Ross uses your highest total score and its section scores and does not mix sections across test dates.
Sources
- 1. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Application Requirements (2026-2027 cycle)
- 2. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Admissions (2026-2027 deadlines)
- 3. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Admissions FAQs
- 4. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Tuition and Financial Aid (2025-2026 rates)