Rice University (Jones)
Houston, TXVISIT SCHOOL WEBSITEPart-Time MBA Overview
| Average undergraduate GPA, 2023-24 enrollees | 3.28 |
|---|---|
| Tuition per credit, out-of-state 5% | $2,287 |
| Size of 2022-2023 graduating class | 182 |
| Yield, 2023–24 (Matriculates/Admits) | 73% |
| Graduation rate, 2020-23 | 97% |
| Average number of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants | 7.9 |
| One-year retention rate, 2022-23 | 95% |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 92% |
Rice University's part-time MBA program accepts applicants without GRE or GMAT scores if they have a terminal degree, a master's degree, or over three years of work experience. The program uses KIRA virtual assessment recordings to assess English proficiency. Applicants must submit one recommendation letter from a current or former direct supervisor or two professional recommendation letters. Graduates report a median base salary of $158,000 four months post-graduation. The application deadline is May 1.
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| Acceptance Rate | 43% |
|---|---|
| Enrolled | 327 |
| GMAT requirement | Yes |
| Average GMAT | 702 |
| Median base salary of new grads | $140,000 |
Rice University (Jones) candidates must submit a GMAT or GRE score, although test waivers are possible. The school requires one letter of recommendation if it is from a direct or former supervisor; otherwise students must submit two. Incoming students had an average GMAT score of 702 in 2022, with an acceptance rate of 43%. A TOEFL score is not required for international students. Graduates from Rice’s full-time MBA program earn a median base salary of $140,000.
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| Credits required to graduate | 54 |
|---|---|
| Yield, fall 2023 (matriculates/admits) | 60% |
| GMAT requirement | Yes |
| Size of 2022-2023 graduating class | 192 |
| Avg. undergraduate GPA, fall 2023 enrollees | 3.39 |
| Graduation rate, 2020-23 | 88% |
| Tuition per credit, out-of-state | $2,130 |
| One-year retention rate, 2022-23 | 89% |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 72% |
| Avg. # of years of work experience, fall 2023 enrollees | 7.2 |
Rice University's online MBA program will waive standardized test scores if applicants have more than three years of professional full-time work experience, a terminal degree of M.D. or PhD, a master's degree in a STEM field, a professional certification of CFA or CPA, or are submitting an Executive Assessment Score at the time of application. Letters of recommendation are required. Applicants can submit just one if they use their direct supervisor or two non-direct supervisor letters. The fall 2024 deadline to apply for the MBA@Rice program is May 24.
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| Graduation rate, 2020-23 | 95% |
|---|---|
| One-year retention rate, 2022-23 | 97% |
| Acceptance rate, 2023-24 | 96% |
| Size of 2022–2023 graduating class | 54 |
| Total approximate cost | $145,000 |
| Standardized testing required? | No |
| Yield, 2023–24 | 55% |
| Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants | 11.0 |
| Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants | 18.1 |
Rice University (Jones) hosts classes all day on Fridays, Saturdays, and every other weekend for executive MBA students. Test scores are not required, but they may be submitted if applicants have valid GMAT, GRE, Executive assessment, or GMAT Focus scores. One recommendation from a current or former direct supervisor is sufficient for applications; otherwise, applicants will need two. The school requires students to have more than 15 years of work experience before enrolling. The fall semester application deadline is June 30.
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Rethink Your Approach to Business
GMAT waivers are available for the online MBA from Rice Business, ranked a Top-20 Online MBA by U.S. News & World Report. Ranked #1 in graduate entrepreneurship in the U.S. by the Princeton Review for 2024, aspiring entrepreneurs can earn their MBA in as few as 24 months.
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