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    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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    Stanford, USMBAIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $171,510.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    6.9%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    436
    Cohort
    students
    98
    Credits
    $275.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University is a 98-credit, 2-year, in-person MBA program based in Stanford, US. Tuition is $171,510 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Full-time, two-year general management program that develops leadership skills through core curriculum, electives, and global experiences. Covers areas such as data analysis, finance, and strategy.

    Focus: coursework
    1 (QS World University Rankings of Global MBA) | US News 2026: 1

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min There is no minimum GMAT or GRE score requirement for graduate study at Stanford
    GMAT
    required
    Min There is no minimum GMAT or GRE score requirement for graduate study at Stanford
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL (taken before January 21, 2026)* 100 for the internet-based test (iBT); TOEFL (taken after January 21, 2026)* 5.0; *We ask that you take the iBT, which includes the “speaking” section. We also accept the TOEFL iBT Home Edition and the TOEFL iBT Paper Edition. If you are submitting scores from the revised paper-delivered test (rPDT), which is scored from 0–30 on each of three sections, we generally require a minimum total score of 75.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall band score

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $185,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $40,664.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University is $171,510 across 98 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University is structured around 2 years and 98 credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 6.9%.