The Foster MBA Program selects individuals with the highest potential for achievement in the management profession—those who have demonstrated the greatest capacity for high-quality academic work and who will contribute to the diversity of both the student body and the ranks of professional leaders.
This section describes the requirements you must meet in order to be considered for admission to the Foster MBA Program. Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, capable computer skills—particularly with word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software—and solid skills in quantitative analysis. When you do submit an application, all aspects of that application, including the fulfillment of these requirements, are subject to verification.
Work Experience
Post-undergraduate professional experience is not required for admission to the program, however, it is highly preferred.
Degree Requirements
Foster MBA applicants must have completed the equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Studies conducted outside of the U.S. do not need to be translated to a four point scale. Applicants are not required to complete academic courses in any particular topics to be eligible for admission. An academic background in business is not required. Consistency in achievement is considered, but more weight is given to the last two years of study and courses within the academic area of focus.
GMAT Requirement for all applicants
All MBA applicants are required to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). All sub-scores and the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) score are evaluated. Scores should indicate a strong aptitude for business studies. The average GMAT score for the Foster School is 670 and the GMAT middle 80% is 610-720.
The test is offered year-round and can be taken multiple times. Scores are valid for five years. It is recommended that you take the GMAT as early as possible to allow time to retest if necessary. The GMAT must be completed by the application deadline at the latest. If you have taken the test more than once, the admissions committee will use your highest total score to evaluate your application. For more information on the test, visit the GMAT website or call 800-GMAT-NOW (800-462-8669).
Quantitative Proficiency Requirement
Foster MBA applicants must meet a quantitative analysis requirement. Each applicant must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with numbers and be able to perform complex quantitative analysis. College transcripts showing courses in advanced mathematics or courses in disciplines such as science, engineering and computer science that require similar quantitative skills may demonstrate this ability. It may also be demonstrated through a combination of a strong GMAT quantitative score, prior course work, and current employment responsibilities that, taken together, indicate to the admissions committee that the applicant has demonstrated college level skills in quantitative analysis.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Proficiency in English is required for admission to a graduate program at the University of Washington. If your native language is not English you are required to demonstrate English language proficiency in one of the following ways:
Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or from an institution in Australia, the Bahamas, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, or the United Kingdom.
Official documentation from the institution verifying that the applicant’s undergraduate degree is from an institution (in a country other than those listed above) where all instruction is in English. The undergraduate degree must be equivalent to a US bachelor’s degree. Documentation must be presented to the Graduate School.
Complete an English Language Proficiency Exam. Refer to the below table for accepted exams and score requirements.
| English Language Proficiency Exam | Minimum Score Requirement |
| TOEFL | 100 iBT / 250 CBT / 600 PBT |
| IELTS | 7.0 |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 65 |
NOTE: Most test scores are valid for two years. Applicants with scores below the minimum score requirements are highly encouraged to retake the exam before submitting an application. TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the University of Washington (school code 4854).
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