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University of Southern California

Marshall School of Business

Quick Stats

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  • Average GMAT
    621
  • Program Cost
    $19,980
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  • Program Enrollment
    729
  • Yield
    63%
  • Selectivity
    79%
Contact Information
630 Childs Way
Popovich Hall 308
Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
Website

About Marshall School of Business

USC Marshall is internationally recognized for its emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation, social responsibility and path-breaking research. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, one of the world's leading business centers and the U.S. gateway to the Pacific Rim, Marshall offers its 5,500-plus undergraduate and graduate students a unique world view and impressive global experiential opportunities. With an alumni community spanning 90 countries, USC Marshall students join a worldwide community of thought leaders who are redefining the way business works.

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Admissions: Can I get in?

Post-Grad Work Experience
  • Average 71
  • Median 68
  • Middle 80% 33 to 120
Admissions Selectivity
79% Marshall School of Business 70% Average Across All Schools
621 Average GMAT Score
  • Applied
  • Accepted
Average Score
76% 609
78% 621
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Total Applications
  • Applied
  • Accepted
  • Accepted Apps Enrolled
100% 504
79% 79.0
63% 63.0
Female
29% 29
International
5% 5
Importance of Application Elements
  • GMAT Scores Very Important
  • Resume / Work Experience Very Important
  • Application Essay Very Important
  • Recommendations Very Important
  • GPA / Undergrad Transcripts Very Important
  • Interviews Considered
Pre-MBA Careers
Operations
30% 30
Finance / Accounting
28% 28
Marketing / Sales
18% 18
Consulting
6% 6
Other
6% 6
General Management
5% 5
Human Resources
4% 4
Management
3% 3
Financial Services
18% 18
Manufacturing
17% 17
Media / Entertainment
13% 13
Other
9% 9
Government
8% 8
Real Estate
7% 7
Pharma / Health Care
7% 7
Non-Profit
6% 6
Consulting
5% 5
Technology
5% 5
Consumer Products
4% 4
Petroleum / Energy
1% 1
GMAT Scores
  • All Applicants
  • Accepted
770 to 800
0% 0
0% 0
740 to 769
3% 3
4% 4
710 to 739
6% 6
7% 7
680 to 709
9% 9
11% 11
650 to 679
12% 12
13% 13
620 to 649
20% 20
21% 21
590 to 619
17% 17
17% 17
560 to 589
12% 12
13% 13
530 to 559
9% 9
7% 7
500 to 529
3% 3
2% 2
Under 500
9% 9
5% 5
English Language Requirements
600 Minimum TOEFL Score
English Proficiency Required: Yes
Minimum English Proficiency Score: No
Accepted Tests
  • IELTS
  • Other
  • TOEFL Internet Based Test
  • TOEFL Paper-based Test

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Tuition: Can I afford it?

Resident
$ $ $ $ $
$19,980
Total Program Cost
  • Price/Credit $1,511
Non-Resident
$ $ $ $ $
$19,980
Total Program Cost
  • Price/Credit $1,511
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What Recent Grads Say See All 14 Comments >

-USC has an excellent faculty and program for getting an MBA while working full-time. The organization of the coursework and classes over 3 years was great in juggling work and family responsibilities - they understand the students time-constraints and life priorities while providing the best education. Emphasis on group work, networking - strong philanthropic affiliation and attitude. Excellent selection of electives across many subjects.

Academics: What will I learn?

Faculty
  • All Teachers
  • Tenured
Total Number of Teachers
41% 122
14% 41
Students in Core Classes
61 Marshall School of Business 35 Average Across All Schools
Top 3 Teaching Methods
Case study
30% 30
Team project
30% 30
Lectures
25% 25
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Concentrations and Specializations
Top Areas of Study
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Portfolio Management
  • Real Estate
Requirements for Graduation
  • Students must complete a company-specific project and present results to relevant parties
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
Program Logistics
  • Credits required for graduation 63
  • Average # of months to complete program 33
  • Six-Year completion rate 98%
  • Max time allowed to complete 60
  • Separate Full-Time MBA Yes
  • Distance learning No
Time Classes Offered
  • Evenings, Every weekend
Semester Classes Offered
  • Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Students: Who are my classmates?

No Part-time students have a campus area
Ethnicity of Students
White
43% 43
Asian American
39% 39
Hispanic
7% 7
Activities
Professional Clubs
  • Biotech/Health care
  • Business Ethics
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Social Responsibility/NetImpact
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental
  • Finance
  • High Tech
  • Investment Banking
  • Marketing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Nonprofit
  • Other
Networking Clubs
  • Black MBA Association
  • Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual
  • Hispanic Student Organization
  • International Club
  • Other
  • Partners/Family
  • Volunteer
  • Wine
  • Women in MBA

Alumni: How strong is my network?

24,167 Living MBA Alumni 24 Countries where alumni clubs exist
50 Active alumni clubs
20 Participating in gift donations No Individual alumni gift in excess of $10 Million in the last 12 months

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