Michigan Ross MBA: 2026-2027 deadlines and requirements
Key facts
| Program | Full-Time MBA |
|---|---|
| City | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Rank | #13 in U.S. News 2026 Best Business Schools |
| Class size | 357 students in the Class of 2028 |
| GMAT score | GMAT Focus Edition average 687 (middle 80%: 645 to 725), Class of 2028 |
| GRE | Quant average 162, Verbal average 160 (middle 80%: 154 to 170 and 154 to 166), Class of 2028 |
| Tests it takes | Takes the GMAT, the GRE or the Executive Assessment. Instead of a test you may send a Statement of Quantitative Academic Readiness. MCAT, LSAT, PCAT, DAT or OAT scores can go in that statement. A test and the statement count the same. No minimum scores. |
| Application fee | $250. Free for U.S. military and veterans, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps and Teach for America alumni, current University of Michigan graduate students, people from the least-developed countries on the UN list, Fulbright winners, people who applied in the last 5 years, and people who attend a Ross event before applying. |
| Tuition | 2026-2027 tuition per year: $78,586 for Michigan residents, $83,946 for non-residents and international students. Fees are $246.89 each term. |
| English test | Required if English is not your first language, unless your bachelor's degree was taught in English. Takes TOEFL iBT, PTE, IELTS or Duolingo, or a Statement of English Proficiency. The FAQ strongly suggests PTE 70, IELTS 7 or Duolingo 120. It suggests TOEFL 5 on the 1 to 6 scale TOEFL uses since January 2026. |
Application rounds
| Round | Apply by | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 8, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern | December 11, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 4, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern | March 19, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 29, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern | May 14, 2027 |
| Consortium Round 1 | October 15 (year not printed) | Not published |
| Consortium Round 2 | January 5 (year not printed) | Not published |
| Deferred MBA pathway (for college seniors and graduate students, application opens November 1, 2026) | April 1, 2027 | Not published |
Essays
- 300 words. Part 1, Career Aspirations: What is your short-term career goal, and how do you plan to leverage the Ross MBA and its program offerings in your first role after graduation? Please be specific and answer both parts of this question.
- 200 words. Part 2, Impact and Growth. Choose 1 of 3 and write the prompt at the top. a) Think of a time something important did not go as planned. What did you do next?
- 200 words (same limit, pick 1 of the 3). b) What is something you worked on for an extended period of time (over six months) that ultimately resulted in a positive outcome? What kept you committed?
- 200 words (same limit, pick 1 of the 3). c) Share an example of a specific situation when your actions created a positive impact on your community or an individual.
Recommendations
1 recommendation is required, sent on the GMAC Common Recommendation Form. A current or past boss is best. A client, project manager or work mentor also works.
Interview
By invitation only, a few weeks after the deadline. You cannot book it yourself. An alum, a staff member or a current MBA student does it. The length is not published on the pages read.
Other parts of the application
One page resume with months and years. Unofficial transcripts (official ones only if admitted). AI tools may be used, but essays must stay in your own voice and be accurate. People who applied last cycle send a shorter application and pay no fee.
Links
Sources
- Michigan Ross: Full-Time MBA Admissions, read November 1, 2026
- Michigan Ross: Application Requirements for Full-Time MBA, read November 1, 2026
- Michigan Ross: Class of 2028 Student Profile, read November 1, 2026
- Michigan Ross: Frequently Asked Questions, read November 1, 2026
- Michigan Ross: Tuition and Financial Aid, read November 1, 2026
- Michigan Ross: Deferred MBA, read November 1, 2026
- Campus photo: MichiganRoss, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
