UCLA Anderson School of Management
Los Angeles, United States - Founded 1935
UCLA Anderson School of Management was founded in 1935 as the School of Management at UCLA and was named for alumnus John E. Anderson in 1987. The Full-Time MBA Class of 2028 enrolled 287 students from 2,422 applications. The class reported a mean GMAT of 718 on the classic GMAT (middle 80%: 650-750) and 660 on the GMAT Focus Edition (middle 80%: 635-695), a mean GPA of 3.5, and 5.4 years of average work experience. Women make up 39% of the class and international students 36%. For the Class of 2025, the median base salary was $160,096, and 74.7% of graduates seeking employment had accepted a job offer within three months of graduation. Technology (28.3%), consulting (25.6%), and financial services (19.4%) were the top industries for the Class of 2025.
Class size
287
Avg GMAT
718
Median salary
$160,096
- #32 Financial Times Global MBA 2026
- #19 Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools 2026-27 (US)
- #18 U.S. News Best Business Schools 2026
Class profile
Applications
2,422
Avg GPA
3.5
GMAT range
650-750
Intl students
36%
Women
39%
Avg work exp
5.4 yrs
Avg age
28
GRE accepted
Yes
Undergraduate majors
Pre-MBA industries
Employment
Median base salary
$160,096
Signing bonus
$30,000
Placement (3 mo)
74.7%
Offers at grad
59.3%
Changed industry
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Changed function
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Top employers
| Industry | % of class |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28.3% |
| Consulting | 25.6% |
| Financial Services | 19.4% |
| Entertainment & Media | 7.2% |
| Healthcare | 5.6% |
| Consumer Products | 5.6% |
| Real Estate | 2.8% |
Programs
| Type | Program | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | Full-Time MBA | 24 months | Full-time, on-campus | $82,734 per year (estimated MBA program fees, AY 2026-27) | 287 |
| Early-career | Deferred Enrollment Program | Enroll after 2 to 5 years of work | Admission in the senior year of college; Full-Time MBA in Los Angeles after two to five years of work | Full-Time MBA program fees at enrollment | - |
| Executive MBA | Executive MBA | 22 months | On campus on weekends, bi-weekly or once per month | See program page | 120 |
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Admissions
| Round | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Oct 1, 2026 | December 11, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Jan 6, 2027 | March 26, 2027 |
| Round 3 | April 7, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
Application fee
$200
Tuition
$82,734 per year (estimated MBA program fees, AY 2026-27)
Total cost
$137,951 (estimated first-year student budget, AY 2026-27)
Interview
By invitation after the application is reviewed; an interview must be completed to be admitted. Interviews are held via Zoom or in person, last about 30 minutes, and are generally conducted by second-year MBA students. Interviews are blind: the interviewer receives your resume but not your application.
English test
Required
Deferral
UCLA Anderson does not grant admission deferrals.
FAQ
What GMAT score do I need for UCLA Anderson?
No minimum score is required, and a test score is optional. The Class of 2028 reported a mean of 718 on the classic GMAT (middle 80%: 650-750) and 660 on the GMAT Focus Edition (middle 80%: 635-695).
Does UCLA Anderson publish an acceptance rate?
No. Anderson publishes applications received (2,422 for the Class of 2028) and class size (287), not an admit rate.
What are the UCLA Anderson application deadlines?
Round 1: Oct 1, 2026 (decision release December 11, 2026). Round 2: Jan 6, 2027 (decision release March 26, 2027). Round 3: April 7, 2027 (decision release May 14, 2027).
What do UCLA Anderson graduates earn?
For the Class of 2025, the median base salary was $160,096 (mean $153,566) and the median signing bonus was $30,000.
Sources
- 1UCLA Anderson School of Management, Class profile
- 2UCLA Anderson School of Management, Admissions
- 3UCLA Anderson School of Management, Employment report (checked October 15, 2026)