Full Time MBA 

at Boston University, Boston

Applicants must submit a GMAT score to get admission into a Full-Time MBA at Boston University Questrom School of Business.

They may request a GMAT/GRE waiver if they meet at least one of the minimum qualifications given below, take a look - 

• Earned a master’s degree or other post-graduate degree (like JD/MD/PhD)
• Earned a professional or quantitative certification (like CPA/CFA)
• Majored in a quantitative field (like Math, Physics, Engineering, Business)
• Majored in a non-quantitative field with a GPA of 3.1 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Also read: A Complete Guide on MBA in the USA for Indian Students

Boston University MBA placement rate is 85%. This means 85% of students accepted a job offer within 3 months of graduation. The average salary for international students is USD 110,000. The top industries where MBA graduates are working are Consulting Services, Health & Life Sciences, Financial Services, Technology, Energy, etc. A few of the top employers for the MBA graduates of Class of 2024 are Amazon, Bain & Company, Citigroup, Cognizant, Deloitte, CVS Health, Walmart, etc.

Boston University’s top ranked MBA programme offers a rigorous full-time MBA curriculum grounded in a hands-on, team-based approach. The MBA programme of this university ranks at #74 in 2025 and #82 position in the Financial Times rankings 2024. Furthermore, as per the stats (Financial Times 2022), the university ranks at 4th position for the highest percent of female students across all full-time MBA programs. 

Boston Uni does require you to provide valid scores in the GMAT or GRE. As to what score should you aim for, you can reference the average GMAT score for the Class of 2024 was around 701, while the mean GRE score was around 318.

MBA students at Boston are eligible for a few merit-based scholarships. A separate application is not required to receive these scholarships. A few of these scholarships are listed as follows:

• Dean’s Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded per year to candidates with outstanding, personal, and academic qualities. The value of this scholarship is up to USD 10,000 to full tuition per year
• Social Impact Scholarship: The intent of Social Impact scholarship program at BU is to limit the financial burden faced by students. The value of this scholarship is up to USD 10,000 to full tuition per year to Social Impact MBA course

The Fall intake starting in the months of August and September is considered the most popular and the primary intake for most of the Boston University programs at UG and PG levels. Look at the pointers given below - 

• The widest range of courses is offered in this intake which is the reason behind it's popularity. Additionally, it is also popular because of it full alignment with the academic year. 
• There is also a better chance of part-time jobs as well. 

A few of the benefits BU alumni have include: 

• Boston University Campus store
• Libraries at BU
• Campus parking
• Fitness and recreation centre
• Men's hockey season tickets

There is a specified time for which international students should accept the Boston University offer by paying an enrollment fee. 

If an Indian applicant has received an offer for the UG level at Boston University, they should be able to accept it by May 1, 2026, for Regular Decision.

For Early Decision admissions, the offer acceptance deadlines are generally in December and February.

The requirements for Standardized tests like SAT, ACT, GMAT, or the GRE vary depending on the nature of Boston University courses. For UG admissions, Boston University traditionally required SAT or ACT exams, but due to evolving admission policies and the COVID-19 pandemic impact, the university has started offering test-flexibility and some relief. 

Students can choose to submit SAT or ACT scores as a good score can significantly boost one's chances to be a part of Boston University admisssions. The students are recommended to take the SAT or ACT, as the Boston University acceptance rate is only 12.8% which shows selective admissions.

GMAT is not required for all graduate courses at Boston; however for programs like MBA from Boston University's Questrom School of Business require a GMAT score as part of the application.

With an acceptance rate of just 12.8%, the Boston University admissions are considered very tough. The low acceptance rate suggests that this university follows a highly selective approach in finding the right and academically inclined students to pursue education here. 

Below are the Boston University application requirements for UG and PG students:

• Completed Common Application form.

• Application fee of approx. USD 80 or around INR 7.17K

• Letters of recommendation (usually from teachers or counselors).

• Personal essay or statement of purpose.

• Financial documents proving the ability to pay tuition and living expenses.

• Copy of passport data page.

• Educational qualifications (a high school degree or a Bachelor's degree)