Video: Part-time MBA Admissions Overview
Watch an overview of the NYU Stern Langone Part-time MBA admissions process. (Video length: 4.36)
Application Deadlines
The Fall 2025 application is now open! The Spring application is typically available in June.
Fall 2025
| Deadline | Initial Notification By | |
| 1st Deadline | February 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| 2nd Deadline | April 1, 2025 | April 1, 2025 |
| 3rd Deadline | May 15, 2025 | Ongoing |
Spring 2026 (preliminary)
| Deadline | Initial Notification By | |
| 1st Deadline | September 15, 2025 | TBD |
| 2nd Deadline | October 15, 2025 | TBD |
| 3rd Deadline | November 15, 2025 | TBD |
In the majority of cases, we send notifications earlier than the dates above.
Initial notifications:
- Offer of admission
- Waitlist offer
- Denial of admission
- (Interview – but only in rare cases)
More info on Deadlines & Process
Selection
We evaluate a candidate’s academic profile, professional accomplishments, and personal characteristics.
Eligibility to Apply
- Undergraduate Degree - Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the US or an equivalent degree from a foreign country
- Mastery of English
- Visa Eligibility for International Students (Part-time study does not provide student visa eligibility)
More info on Eligibility & Selection
Tests
NYU Stern requires either the GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, GRE, or EA (Executive Assessment), unless you qualify for one of the test waivers.
| Fall 2024 - Test for Admission | % Enrolled | Average |
|---|---|---|
| GMAT | 24% | 662 |
| GRE | 15% | 161 Verbal / 161 Quantitative |
| EA (Executive Assessment) | 11% | see below for a score range |
| Test Waiver | 50% |
Test Waivers
You may qualify to waive the standardized tests if you meet the conditions of one of our two test waivers.
Business Major Test Waiver
Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree from U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S.
Were a business major (per our approved list)
Graduated with a final cumulative GPA of 3.40 or higher
NYU Undergraduate Test Waiver
Have an undergraduate degree conferred by New York University
Have earned a final cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher
View full waiver details & conditions.
Video: Student Voices
Paul Blalock attended Northern Illinois University and currently works in Professional Sports. (Video length: 3.44)
Class Profile Highlights
| Fall 2024 | 298 |
| Spring 2025 | TBD |
| Female | 44% |
| Minority* | 45% |
| Asian American | 30% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 9% |
| African American/Black | 6% |
| International + | 22% |
| Number of Countries Represented** | 31 |
| LGBTQ+ | 7% |
| US Military Veterans/Active Duty | 3% |
| GPA Average | 3.50 |
| GPA 90% Range | 2.91 - 3.90 |
| GMAT Average | 662 |
| GMAT 80% Range | 577 - 720 |
| GRE Average | 161 Verbal 161 Quantitative |
| GRE 80% Range | 156 - 170 Verbal 152 - 170 Quantitative |
| EA Range | While a specific average is not available for the class, historically most admitted part-time MBA students score between a 147 - 162 on the exam. |
| Students with Work Experience | 98% |
| 90% Range - Years of Work Experience | 1 - 11 years |
*Percentage includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents who identify as African American/Black, Asian, Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Native American/Alaska Native
The percentage of US Citizen/Permanent Resident matriculants who identify as African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander is calculated using multi-dimensional guidelines which allows for students to identify with more than one race.
+Includes Foreign National, Dual Citizen, and U.S. Permanent Resident
**Includes all countries of citizenship
Full Class Profile Info
Professional Achievements
Most of our students have between 1-10 years of work experience; however, work experience is not a requirement to apply.
Recommendation
- One recommendation required
- Ideally from current supervisor
- Recommender provides an overall rating and 10 skills/abilities ratings
- Recommender responds to three short answer questions
Resume
- Typically a one page summary, but can be longer
- Indicate all full-time, post-university work experience
- A work history in summary form is also required
More info on Recommendation & Resume
Video: Student Voices
Feona Castro attended Ateneo de Manila University and currently works in Asset Management. (Video length: 3.08)
Essay
- Essay 1: Professional Aspirations
- What are your short- and long-term career goals?
- How will the Part-time MBA help you achieve them?
- Essay 2: Person, Place & Thing
- Please share three images - one of a person, one of a place and one of a thing - for the Admissions Committee. These selections should help provide insight into your qualities, interests, values, motivations, perspective, and/or personality that you would bring to the Stern community.
- For each image you will be able to add a short paragraph explaining what your person, place & thing says about you (each paragraph should be no more than 150 words).
- Your document of three images must be uploaded as a single PDF (they cannot be sent in physical form or be linked to a website).
- Additionally, you may submit an optional essay if you need to provide a brief explanation for any part of your application.
Transcripts
- Provide transcripts from all institutions you have attended
- You may submit unofficial or self-reported transcripts to apply
- You must submit official transcripts prior to enrolling
Policies
It’s important for all applicants to carefully review the full details of our Part-time MBA Admissions policies prior to applying.
More info on Admissions Policies
International Students
International students are required to fill out a supplement with information regarding visa status and a permanent foreign address.
More info for International Students