GMAT Information

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required for admission consideration to the Master of Business Administration program.

• The MBA program requires a minimum GMAT score of 470 be posted for an applicant's admission packet to be reviewed by the program.

Other Information

• The MBA program may consider acceptance of expired GMAT scores.
• If an applicant holds a master-level degree the program may consider the GRE in lieu of the GMAT.  A determination is made by the MBA director.
• The GMAT may be waived for applicants who hold a terminal degree such as a EdD, PhD, JD, MD, and DVM.  A determination is made by the MBA director.
• Substitution of any graduate entrance examination for the GMAT is subject to approval of the MBA director and the School of Graduate Studies.
• The GMAT exam admission requirement may be waived for an MBA program applicant, if one or more of the following requirements are met:
  • A minimum of five (3-5) years recent full-time, post-graduation, professional work experience involving progressively more responsibility;
  • Prior completion of a graduate degree from an institution accredited by an agency listed on the U.S. Department of Education list.
• Interested applicants may petition for a waiver by completing and submitting the GMAT waiver form and supporting documents to St. Cloud State University MBA program at bljohnson@stcloudstate.edu. Approval for GMAT waivers will be that the discretion of MBA program director based upon all available information regarding your potential success in the program. 
• • GMAT waiver

Taking the GMAT

Our Testing Center in Atwood Memorial Center administers GRE and GMAT examinations. A student may schedule a date to take the computerized examinations.

• Telephone: 320.308.5456
• E-mail: cbttesting@stcloudstate.edu 

The GMAT is also available at the following Minnesota sites:

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Visit the GMAT testing center locator to find the testing center nearest you.