UT Austin McCombs Application Guide
Explore our insights on what the UT Austin McCombs MBA program
has to offer, along with the latest facts and stats.
About UT Austin McCombs
McCombs’ full-time MBA class is made up of less than 250 students on average, making it one of the smaller top-20 MBA programs. With more than 20 concentrations offered, 14 are STEM certified. Entrepreneurship, management consulting, clean tech, innovation leadership, and supply chain & operations management rank in the top five chosen by MBA students.
Students can choose from a dozen degree options offered at UT Austin, including communications, global policy, and public affairs, among others. The school boasts nearly 50 student-led organizations, spanning a range of professional, social and affinity groups.
McCombs leverages its location in Austin, the 11th largest city in the United States, as a city increasingly known for being a technology center, emphasizing learning opportunities in technology and entrepreneurship. Austin is also routinely ranked among the best cities in the US for business, education and the arts.
Strengths and Specializations
Accounting, information systems, technology, entrepreneurship
Graduating Class of 2026
Number of Applicants: 1889 (in 2023)
MBA Class Size: 255
Avg. Age: 29
Avg. Work Experience: 5.9 years
Avg. GPA: 3.48
Avg. GMAT: 704
International Students: 29%
Female Students: 33%
Tuition: $59,684/year
Post-MBA Careers (class of 2023)
Career Sectors: Consulting 43%; Financial Services 16%; Tech 15%; CGP 6%; Starting Own Business 5%
Top Recruiters: Dell Technologies, EY Parthenon, Deloitte Consulting, Bain, BCG, PwC + Strategy&
Avg. Base Salary: $157,735; Salary Increase: 118% (source: FT Rankings 2024)
Employment offered within 3 months of graduation: 89.1%
UT Austin McCombs Rankings
Admissions
Deadlines for 2025-2026:
Round 1: October 15, 2025
Round 2: January 15, 2026
Round 3: April 1, 2026
Essays:
ALL NEW prompts for 2025-2026
Essay 1) Imagine yourself at the completion of your MBA journey. Why was pursuing your MBA at Texas McCombs the right decision for your personal and professional growth? Reflect on how you made the most of your time in the program—academically, through hands-on learning opportunities, and within the McCombs community. Highlight how you contributed to the McCombs community and used its resources to grow both professionally and personally. (250 word limit)
Essay 2) Reflect on a core value that defines you. Share a specific example of how it has guided your decisions and actions, and explain how it will shape your contributions and growth as a McCombs MBA student. Highlight how this value has influenced your leadership style and life path, and how it will shape your MBA experience. (250 word limit)
Optional Statement) Please explain any gaps in work experience, choice of recommender, and/or academic performance issues that may help the admission committee in reviewing your application. (Limit: 250 words)
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