Texas McCombs MBA: 2026-2027 deadlines and requirements
Key facts
| Program | Full-time MBA (Hildebrand MBA) |
|---|---|
| City | Austin, Texas |
| Rank | #18 (tie) in U.S. News 2026 Best Business Schools |
| Class size | 235 students in the Class of 2027, who started in Fall 2025 |
| GMAT score | Median 655 on the GMAT Focus Edition for the Class of 2027 |
| GRE | Median 319 for the Class of 2027 |
| Tests it takes | Takes the GMAT, the GMAT Focus Edition, the GRE or the Executive Assessment, with no minimum score and no favorite test. A merit based test waiver is available if you ask before you apply. If you send an expired score (older than 5 years) with proof, the test requirement is also waived. Dual degree applicants do not need a score. |
| Application fee | $200, paid after you submit the application. Fee waivers are not available for the MBA program. |
| Tuition | For the Class of 2027 table, $55,196 a year for Texas residents and $61,214 a year for others. The school's first year cost estimate for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 is $79,871 for Texas residents and $85,889 for others. |
| English test | TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo is required unless you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or you lived and worked 2 of the past 4 years in a country where English is the only official language, hold a master's degree from a school in such a country, or studied only in English. No minimum score is printed on the page. |
Application rounds
| Round | Apply by | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Central | December 17, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Central | March 25, 2027 |
| Round 3 | April 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Central | May 6, 2027 |
Essays
- 250 words. Essay 1: Imagine yourself at the completion of your MBA journey. Why was pursuing your MBA at Texas McCombs the right decision for your personal and professional growth? Reflect on how you made the most of your time in the program, academically, through hands-on learning opportunities, and within the McCombs community. Highlight how you contributed to the McCombs community and used its resources to grow both professionally and personally.
- 250 words. Essay 2: Reflect on a core value that defines you. Share a specific example of how it has guided your decisions and actions, and explain how it will shape your contributions and growth as a McCombs MBA student. Highlight how this value has influenced your leadership style and life path, and how it will shape your MBA experience.
- Optional, 250 words. Optional statement: Please explain any gaps in work experience, choice of recommender, and/or academic performance issues that may help the admission committee in reviewing your application.
Recommendations
1 recommendation from a person who has supervised your work or judged your performance. The recommender answers three questions and rates your skills.
Interview
Optional. All applicants are invited to a virtual interview of 20 to 30 minutes with a student from the McCombs Ambassador Committee. It asks behavior questions and can be done after the deadline.
Other parts of the application
A video assessment is required. You get 7 days to finish it. It has 6 questions with 90 seconds for each answer. A resume (about 2 years of full-time work is typical). Official transcripts from every school. A fee that starts at $85 goes to Re Vera for an employment and recommendation check. The school's essay page says the essays were refreshed for the 2025-2026 cycle and lists no newer set.
Links
Sources
- Texas McCombs: Full-Time MBA Application Process, read November 1, 2026
- Texas McCombs: Full-Time MBA Class Profile, read November 1, 2026
- Texas McCombs: Full-Time MBA Tuition & Financial Aid, read November 1, 2026
- Texas McCombs: How to Apply for an MBA Test Waiver, read November 1, 2026
- UT Austin Graduate School: How to Apply for Graduate Admission, read November 1, 2026
- Campus photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
