Video: Part-time MBA Admissions Overview
Watch an overview of the NYU Stern Langone Part-time MBA admissions process. (Video length: 4.36)
Application Deadlines
The Part-time MBA Spring 2026 application is now open! The Fall application is typically available in November.
Spring 2026
| Deadline | Initial Notification By | |
| 1st Deadline | September 15, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
| 2nd Deadline | October 15, 2025 | January 1, 2026 |
| 3rd Deadline | November 15, 2025 | Ongoing |
Fall 2026 (preliminary)
| Deadline | Initial Notification By | |
| 1st Deadline | February 15, 2026 | TBD |
| 2nd Deadline | April 1, 2026 | TBD |
| 3rd Deadline | May 15, 2026 | TBD |
In the majority of cases, we send notifications earlier than the dates above.
Initial notifications:
- Offer of admission
- Waitlist offer
- Denial of admission
- (Interview – but only in rare cases)
More info on Deadlines & Process
Selection
We evaluate a candidate’s academic profile, professional accomplishments, and personal characteristics.
Eligibility to Apply
- Undergraduate Degree - Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the US or an equivalent degree from a foreign country
- Mastery of English
- Visa Eligibility for International Students (Part-time study does not provide student visa eligibility)
More info on Eligibility & Selection
Tests
NYU Stern requires either the GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, GRE, EA (Executive Assessment), LSAT, MCAT, or DAT unless you qualify for one of the test waivers.
| Fall 2024 - Test for Admission | % Enrolled | Average |
|---|---|---|
| GMAT | 24% | 662 |
| GRE | 15% | 161 Verbal / 161 Quantitative |
| EA (Executive Assessment) | 11% | see below for a score range |
| Test Waiver | 50% |
Test Waivers
You may qualify to waive the standardized tests if you meet the conditions of one of our test waivers.
Business Major Test Waiver
Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or graduate degree from U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S.
Were a business major (per our approved list)
Graduated with a final cumulative GPA of 3.40 or higher
NYU Undergraduate Test Waiver
Have an undergraduate degree conferred by New York University
Have earned a final cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher
U.S. military and U.S. veterans Test Waiver
Active members of the U.S. military and U.S. veterans can waive the standardized test requirement for the Langone Part-time MBA program.
NYU Employee "Spring Forward" Waiver
Under the “Spring Forward” program all NYU administrators and staff who are eligible for the NYU graduate tuition remission program will also have the opportunity to request to waive the standardized test requirement to apply to the NYU Stern Part-time MBA program for Spring 2026. The program is for Spring 2026 only - as this is a limited time program, test waivers will not be applicable for other terms or other programs. To request the waiver please complete the “Spring Forward” Request Form.
View full waiver details & conditions.
Video: Student Voices
Paul Blalock attended Northern Illinois University and currently works in Professional Sports. (Video length: 3.44)
Class Profile Highlights
| Fall 2024 | 298 |
| Spring 2025 | 251 |
| Female | 44% |
| Minority* | 45% |
| Asian American | 30% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 9% |
| African American/Black | 6% |
| International + | 22% |
| Number of Countries Represented** | 31 |
| LGBTQ+ | 7% |
| US Military Veterans/Active Duty | 3% |
| GPA Average | 3.50 |
| GPA 90% Range | 2.91 - 3.90 |
| GMAT Average | 662 |
| GMAT 80% Range | 577 - 720 |
| GRE Average | 161 Verbal 160 Quantitative |
| GRE 80% Range | 156 - 167 Verbal 152 - 170 Quantitative |
| EA Range | While a specific average is not available for the class, historically most admitted part-time MBA students score between a 147 - 162 on the exam. |
| Students with Work Experience | 98% |
| 90% Range - Years of Work Experience | 1 - 11 years |
*Percentage includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents who identify as African American/Black, Asian, Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Native American/Alaska Native
The percentage of US Citizen/Permanent Resident matriculants who identify as African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander is calculated using multi-dimensional guidelines which allows for students to identify with more than one race.
+Includes Foreign National, Dual Citizen, and U.S. Permanent Resident
**Includes all countries of citizenship
Full Class Profile Info
Professional Achievements
Most of our students have between 1-10 years of work experience; however, work experience is not a requirement to apply.
Recommendation
- One recommendation required
- Ideally from current supervisor
- Recommender provides an overall rating and 10 skills/abilities ratings
- Recommender responds to three short answer questions
Resume
- Typically a one page summary, but can be longer
- Indicate all full-time, post-university work experience
- A work history in summary form is also required
More info on Recommendation & Resume
Video: Student Voices
Feona Castro attended Ateneo de Manila University and currently works in Asset Management. (Video length: 3.08)
Essay
- Essay 1: Professional Aspirations
- What are your short- and long-term career goals?
- How will the Part-time MBA help you achieve them?
- Essay 2: Person, Place & Thing
- Please share three images - one of a person, one of a place and one of a thing - for the Admissions Committee. These selections should help provide insight into your qualities, interests, values, motivations, perspective, and/or personality that you would bring to the Stern community.
- For each image you will be able to add a short paragraph explaining what your person, place & thing says about you (each paragraph should be no more than 150 words).
- Your document of three images must be uploaded as a single PDF (they cannot be sent in physical form or be linked to a website).
- Additionally, you may submit an optional essay if you need to provide a brief explanation for any part of your application.
Transcripts
- Provide transcripts from all institutions you have attended
- You may submit unofficial transcripts to apply
- You must submit official transcripts prior to enrolling
Policies
It’s important for all applicants to carefully review the full details of our Part-time MBA Admissions policies prior to applying.
More info on Admissions Policies
International Students
International students are required to fill out a supplement with information regarding visa status and a permanent foreign address.
More info for International Students