UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Berkeley, United States - Founded 1898
The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley was founded in 1898 and describes itself as the second oldest business school in the US and the first at a public university. The full-time MBA runs 21 months and starts in August. The Class of 2027 enrolled 273 students: 43% women and 44% international, with a median classic GMAT (200-800) of 730 and a median GMAT Focus Edition (205-805) of 675. For the Class of 2025, the median base salary was $167,250; by three months after graduation 86% of job seekers had received an offer and 84% had accepted one. Technology took 39% of graduates, consulting 27% and financial services 16%.
Class size
273
Median GMAT
730
Median salary
$167,250
- #9 Financial Times Global MBA 2026
- #8 Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools 2026-27 (US)
- #10 U.S. News Best Business Schools 2026
Class profile
Applications
-
Avg GPA
3.7
GMAT range
669-767
Intl students
44%
Women
43%
Avg work exp
5.6 yrs
Avg age
-
GRE accepted
Yes
Undergraduate majors
Pre-MBA industries
Employment
Median base salary
$167,250
Signing bonus
$30,000
Placement (3 mo)
84.1%
Offers at grad
66.5%
Changed industry
-
Changed function
-
Top employers
| Industry | % of class |
|---|---|
| Technology | 39% |
| Consulting | 27% |
| Financial Services | 16% |
| Energy | 5% |
| CPG/Retail | 3% |
| Health/Bio/Pharma | 3% |
| Public/Non-Profit | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Other | 1% |
Programs
| Type | Program | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | Full-time MBA | 21 months | Full-time, on campus | $80,510/year resident, $92,755/year nonresident (estimated tuition and fees, 2026-27) | 273 |
| Early-career | Accelerated Access | Enroll after 2 to 5 years of work | Conditional admission in the final year of study; full-time MBA on campus after two to five years of work | Full-time MBA tuition at enrollment | - |
| Part-time MBA | Evening & Weekend MBA | 24 months | Part-time; evening, weekend or flex (core online) | $175,980 estimated total program cost | - |
| Executive MBA | MBA for Executives | 22 months | Part-time, on campus, monthly blocks | $227,325 estimated total program cost | - |
| Specialized master | Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) | 12 months | Full-time, on campus (two-year Flex option) | See program page | - |
| PhD | PhD in Business Administration | 60 months | Full-time, in residence | Fully funded | - |
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Admissions
| Round | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 10, 2026 | December 10, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 7, 2027 | March 25, 2027 |
| Round 3 | April 1, 2027 | May 6, 2027 |
Application fee
$250
Tuition
$80,510/year resident, $92,755/year nonresident (estimated tuition and fees, 2026-27)
Total cost
$126,676/year resident, $138,921/year nonresident (estimated 2026-27 cost of attendance)
Interview
By invitation only, after the initial application review, and required for an offer of admission. Offered as a prerecorded video interview or a live remote interview with a current student or alum; both formats are reviewed equally.
English test
Required
Deferral
Deferrals are very uncommon and granted only in extreme circumstances, case by case, at the discretion of the Director of Admissions.
FAQ
What GMAT score do I need for Berkeley Haas?
Haas has no minimum GMAT or GRE score. The Class of 2027 had a median of 730 on the classic GMAT (200-800, middle 80% 669-767) and 675 on the GMAT Focus Edition (205-805, middle 80% 637-725).
What is the acceptance rate at Berkeley Haas?
Haas does not publish an acceptance rate. Its admissions FAQ says the full-time MBA receives approximately 3,700 applications in a typical year. The Class of 2027 enrolled 273 students.
What is the median salary for Berkeley Haas graduates?
The Class of 2025 median base salary was $167,250 (mean $164,930). Among graduates reporting a sign-on bonus, the median was $30,000 and the mean $35,829. By three months after graduation, 86% of job seekers had received an offer and 84% had accepted one.
How much does the Berkeley Haas MBA cost?
Estimated 2026-27 tuition and fees are $80,510 for California residents and $92,755 for nonresidents. The estimated 2026-27 cost of attendance is $126,676 (resident) and $138,921 (nonresident).
Sources
- 1UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Class profile
- 2UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Admissions
- 3UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Employment report (checked October 15, 2026)