What is an acceptable GPA and GMAT score?
We do not have a minimum GMAT score requirement. The average GMAT score of applicants admitted to the program varies from year to year, depending on the pool of applications received. The average of those admitted last year is 607.5. While we consider many elements of an applicant’s background when making admission decisions, it is important that applicants have a competitive GMAT score. We realize there are certain limitations with standardized tests like the GMAT; however, the GMAT gives us a very important comparison among applicants from different schools and majors. Therefore, we encourage you to prepare for the exam, take it as early as possible, and retake it if you do not score competitively. The University’s Graduate School requires a 2.75 GPA for entry into a masters program. If the Gatton College wants to admit an applicant with a GPA below 2.75 to our MBA program, we must request a waiver of this requirement. The average GPA of those admitted last year was 3.27.
The average GMAT score of applicants admitted to the full-time program varies from year to year. The average of last year’s pool of admitted candidates was 560. Ideally, candidates will score above 500. We realize that the GMAT has certain limitations, as does any standardized test; however, the GMAT does allow comparison among applicants from different schools, different countries and different majors. We encourage you to prepare for the exam, take it as early as possible, and retake it if you do not score competitively. The average GPA of admitted candidates is typically a 3.3. A competitive GPA is above a 3.0. Many circumstances may exist which offer explanation for a below 3.0 GPA; candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of explanation if appropriate.
