NYU Stern MBA: 2026-2027 deadlines and requirements
Key facts
| Program | Full-time two-year MBA |
|---|---|
| City | New York, New York |
| Rank | #7 (tie) in U.S. News 2026 Best Business Schools |
| Class size | 336 students enrolled in the Class of 2027 |
| GMAT score | Average 682 on the GMAT Focus for the Class of 2027 (middle 80%: 645 to 725). |
| GRE | Average 164 on Quant and 163 on Verbal for the Class of 2027 (Quant middle 80%: 160 to 170, Verbal: 158 to 168). |
| Tests it takes | Takes the GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment, LSAT, MCAT or DAT. A test score is required unless you get a waiver. You can request a waiver if you have a bachelor's degree and cannot take a test. NYU undergraduates with a 3.20 or higher GPA do not need a test. |
| Application fee | $250, nonrefundable. Fee waivers go to U.S. military members or veterans who served on active duty, Teach for America and Teach for India alumni, Forte MBALaunch alumni, and NYU undergraduate alumni. Other applicants with economic challenges can ask for a waiver on the school's form. |
| Tuition | $92,658 tuition for the 2026-2027 year. The total budget is $140,668 for nine months, including orientation fee, food, housing, books, transportation, personal expenses and health insurance. |
| English test | TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test is required unless your native language is English, your degree was taught in English, or your university degree is from India. There is no minimum score to apply. |
Application rounds
| Round | Apply by | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern | December 1, 2026 (initial notification: interview invitation, waitlist, or denial) |
| Round 2 | October 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern | January 1, 2027 (initial notification) |
| Round 3 | January 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern | April 1, 2027 (initial notification) |
| Round 4 | April 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern | Ongoing (initial notification) |
Essays
- 500 words, double-spaced. Essay 1, Professional Aspirations: What are your short-term career goals? Why is the Stern MBA the necessary next chapter in your professional story? Please be specific.
- One PDF, introduction of no more than 3 sentences, one-sentence caption for each of six images. Essay 2, Personal Expression (Pick Six): Introduce yourself to the Admissions Committee and to your future classmates using six images and corresponding captions. Upload one PDF with a short introduction (no more than 3 sentences), six images, and a one-sentence caption for each image.
- Optional, 500 words, double-spaced. Essay 3, Additional Information: Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee and/or give context to your application. This may include hardships, employment gaps, undergraduate record issues, or plans to retake a test.
Recommendations
One EQ Endorsement is required. It must come from your current supervisor. If you cannot get one from your supervisor, explain why in the application. A second EQ Endorsement is optional, and it can come from someone who knows you personally or professionally. The endorser rates you and answers five questions. The school publishes no letter of recommendation requirement.
Interview
By invitation only, scheduled through your application status page. All interviews are currently virtual. Interviews are done by trained admissions staff. A decision comes up to three weeks after the interview: offer, waitlist, or denial. You may also be waitlisted or denied without an interview.
Other parts of the application
A scanned transcript from every undergraduate and graduate school (official copies are required only after admission), a resume, a work history covering full-time jobs after college, and the International Student Supplement for non-U.S. citizens.
Links
Sources
- NYU Stern: Full-time MBA Admissions, read November 1, 2026
- NYU Stern: Full-time MBA Deadlines, read November 1, 2026
- NYU Stern: Essays, read November 1, 2026
- NYU Stern: Standardized Tests, read November 1, 2026
- NYU Stern: EQ Endorsement, read November 1, 2026
- NYU Stern: Class Profile, read November 1, 2026
- NYU Stern: Tuition and Cost of Attendance, read November 1, 2026
- Campus photo: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
