Things to Know Before Applying to UCLA Anderson School of Management
Policies and facts about the UCLA Anderson Full-Time MBA that affect how you apply.
Policies to know
- A GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, GRE, or EA score is optional. Applicants without a score submit an essay that provides evidence of MBA readiness.
- If you test more than once, Anderson uses your highest total score and does not super-score.
- Interviews are blind (the interviewer sees only your resume), last about 30 minutes, and are generally conducted by second-year MBA students. An interview is required for admission.
- Anderson does not grant admission deferrals.
- Anderson publishes applications received (2,422 for the Class of 2028) but not an admit rate.
- Round 1 for the 2026-2027 application year closed Oct 1, 2026; Round 2 closes Jan 6, 2027 and Round 3 closes April 7, 2027.
Program calendar
For the Class of 2028, mandatory summer onboarding ran from July 27 to September 11, 2026, and first-year instruction began September 17, 2026.
Quick facts
- Test score
- Optional
- Application fee
- $200
- Mean GMAT
- 718 classic / 660 Focus
- Round 2 deadline
- Jan 6, 2027
- Jobs in California
- 67.8%
- Accepted offers at 3 months
- 74.7%
Sources
- 1. UCLA Anderson, Full-Time MBA Requirements (deadlines, essays, interviews, 2026-2027 application year)
- 2. UCLA Anderson, Full-Time MBA Class Profile (Class of 2028)
- 3. UCLA Anderson, Full-Time MBA Admissions FAQ
- 4. UCLA Anderson, Full-Time MBA Academic Calendar
- 5. UCLA Anderson, Class of 2025 Full-Time MBA Employment Report