Master of Business Administration (Online) 

at University of South Florida, Tampa

Yes, USF requires GMAT for an MBA program. For the most recent classes, the average GMAT has been around 572 and the GRE average is around 308. Apart from GMAT scores, the applicants are required to have other application materials in order to submit the application such as academic transcripts, SOP, professional resume, recommendation letters, etc.

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The University of South Florida’s MBA programme has been placed among the top 75 on the 2023-24 Best Business Schools national rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. MBA programme of USF has been placed at #73. This is the first time the programme has landed among the top 100 schools in the country. When it comes to the public universities, USF MBA programs ranks at No. 39 in the nation and No. 2 in the state. Furthermore, MBA programme of USF helps students develop analytical skills and creative abilities and promoted collaboration with experienced and diverse classmates.

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The application deadline for the MBA course is given in the table below:

To be able to apply USF, international students should meet certain admission requirements. The University of South Florida admissions requirements for an MBA course are given below:

• Academic transcripts
• Professional resume
• Statement of Purpose
• GMAT / GRE score
• 3 Recommendation letters
• TOEFL scores

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Yes, the USF MBA requires a GMAT score for admission. The applicants can also submit GRE scores. For the most recent classes, the average GMAT score has been around 572 and the average GRE score has been nearly 308.

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The University of South Florida may ask for GRE for some of the courses. The applicants are required to submit GRE test scores earned within 5 years of the desired term of entry. The official GRE scores should be submitted to USF directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS), but, the applicants can submit unofficial copies of test scores to expedite the application processing. Also, note that any admission granted using unofficial scores shall not be finalized until the official scores from ETS have not been submitted to USF.

The University of South Florida mainly accepts students in three main intakes which includes: Spring (January), Summer (May) and Fall (August/September) for all undergraduate and postgraduate programs including MBA. Fall is considered as the primary intake conducted by the university with the largest number of programs available for all levels. The next big intake is Spring followed by Summer. Applicants must be well prepared before starting the application process so as to carefully follow the steps throughout and avoid complications.

Some of the factors that make the University of South Florida a good university for international students. These are:

• USF is one of the most diverse campuses in the US as more than 5,000 international students from over 145 countries call the university their home
• USF offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs. In short, a wide range of programs are available
• Also, USF offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the US
• Students can also take part in the recreational activities. Over 70 intramural and club sport options are available
• Career services are also offered to students such as career coaching, internships, resume and cover letter preparation, networking and interview skills, etc.

Decision to study at either USF or ASU or University at Buffalo depends on students' choice. The factors that may be responsible for the decision are tuition fee, scholarships, faculty etc. Check the table mentioned below: 

The University of South Florida acceptance rate is around 41%. This shows that the university is quite tough. Students must fulfill all the entry requirements and showcase good academic background to get into the university. The applicants are required to be a high school graduate. On the other hand, for admission to PG courses, the applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree. For the Fall 2024, the average GPA recorded is between 4.07 and 4.55. On the other hand, the minimum GPA in a UG degree is at least 3.0.