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Ann Arbor, MI · Deadlines, verbatim essay prompts, class profile, employment outcomes, AI policy, and cost, in one place. Every figure below links to Ross's own page and carries the date we checked it.
R1 deadline
Sep 8, 2026
in 42 days
GMAT (Focus)
681
average
Class size
379
Class of 2027
Annual budget
$115,939
2026-27
| Round | Deadline | Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sep 8, 2026 | in 42 days |
| Round 2 | Jan 4, 2027 | in 160 days |
Deadline times of day (and any later rounds) live on the official page; confirm there before you plan a submission day.
Ross's official deadlines page · Checked Jul 18, 2026
Our plain-English summary of Ross's own admissions materials, not the school's verbatim words. Read the source before you rely on it.
Ross frames its read as three pillars: you've accomplished a lot, you work well with others, and you're ready for the rigor. Its action-based curriculum (MAP) rewards impact you personally drove.
Ross's official admissions criteria · Checked Jul 18, 2026
What is your short-term career goal, and how do you plan to leverage the Ross MBA and its program offerings in your first role after graduation? Please be specific and answer both parts of this question.
Choose one: (1) Think of a time something important did not go as planned. What did you do next? (2) What is something you worked on for an extended period of time (over six months) that ultimately resulted in a positive outcome? What kept you committed? (3) Share an example of a specific situation when your actions created a positive impact on your community or an individual. List the prompt you are answering at the top of your essay.
Is there something in your resume or application that needs a brief explanation? Appropriate uses include an employment gap, academic outliers, choice of recommender, or completion of supplemental coursework. Bullet points are fine.
Wording is reproduced verbatim from Ross's official page or, where a component lives inside the login-gated application, from consistent reputable secondary sources. Prompts can shift mid-cycle; the source link is the record.
Ross's official essay page · Checked Jul 18, 2026
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Figures are the school's published statistics, labeled median or average exactly as the school reports them, never converted between tests.
| GPA | 3.43 (average, middle 80%: 3.0-3.84) |
| GMAT (Focus Edition, 205-805) | 681 (average, middle 80%: 635-725) |
| GMAT (classic, 200-800) | 731 (average, middle 80%: 700-770) |
| GRE Verbal | 160 (average, middle 80%: 154-166) |
| GRE Quant | 163 (average, middle 80%: 155-170) |
| Test policy | GMAT, GRE, or EA accepted, no preference; test-optional path via Statement of Quantitative Academic Readiness |
Ross's official class profile · Checked Jul 26, 2026
No standalone official class-profile page reachable; stats live in news/blog articles
Ross's official class profile · Checked Jul 26, 2026
Ross's official employment data · Checked Jul 26, 2026
Permits AI tools for 2026-27, but essays must remain original, authentic, and in your own voice; the prior APA-citation rule no longer appears in the full-time requirements.
Ross's 2026-27 full-time MBA instructions permit AI tools while requiring that essays remain original, authentic, and reflective of your own voice, with you responsible for accuracy and integrity. The APA-style citation rule from earlier cycles no longer appears in the full-time requirements (it still shows on Ross's Weekend MBA page as of July 2026), so confirm against the live application and keep records of any AI use.
Ross's official policy · Checked Jul 18, 2026 · Full sourced reading
Ross's official 2026-27 cost of attendance is $115,939 for a single student, one academic year (tuition, fees, insurance, and living budget as published).
Federal Grad PLUS loans are gone and graduate borrowing is capped, so the two-year math matters more than it used to. Our free financing-gap calculator shows what federal loans still cover at Ross and the gap that is now yours to plan.
Ross's official cost page · Checked Jul 26, 2026
Ross's Round 1 deadline is Sep 8, 2026, and Round 2 is Jan 4, 2027. Confirm the exact time of day and any additional rounds on Ross's official deadlines page; we last checked these dates on Jul 18, 2026.
Ross publishes a average GMAT of 681 (middle 80%: 635-725) for its Class of 2027. GMAT, GRE, or EA accepted, no preference; test-optional path via Statement of Quantitative Academic Readiness. A published average is a snapshot of one admitted class, not a cutoff.
Ross's official published budget is $115,939 for the 2026-27 academic year (single student, one year). Most students should plan for two years plus year-two inflation; our free financing-gap calculator does that math with federal loan caps applied.
Permits AI tools for 2026-27, but essays must remain original, authentic, and in your own voice; the prior APA-citation rule no longer appears in the full-time requirements. Our full sourced reading of Ross's AI policy, with the official link, is on the Ross AI-policy page.
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