University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California
About Paul Merage School of Business
Paul Merage School of Business is the graduate business school of University of California, Irvine, in Irvine, California. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 55. 32% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 660; average GPA is 3.46. Median starting salary is $125,000, 90% employed. Printed annual tuition is $55,340. Known for Technology, Healthcare, Innovation, Digital Transformation. Best for Tech, Healthcare, STEM Careers.
How University of California, Irvine grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Paul Merage School of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 660 average GMAT and a 3.46 GPA set the published bar ; 32% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
90% employed · median starting salary$125,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Irvine
Paul Merage School of Business is in Irvine, California. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Paul Merage School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Paul Merage School of Business located?
Paul Merage School of Business is in Irvine, California.
Is the Paul Merage School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Paul Merage School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Paul Merage School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 660.
What is the average GPA at Paul Merage School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.46.
What is the Paul Merage School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Paul Merage School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 32%.
What is the median starting salary for Paul Merage School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $125,000.
What is the employment rate after the Paul Merage School of Business MBA?
90% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Paul Merage School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $55,340.
How long is the Paul Merage School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Paul Merage School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 55 students.
What is Paul Merage School of Business known for?
Paul Merage School of Business is known for Technology, Healthcare, Innovation, Digital Transformation.
Who is the Paul Merage School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Tech, Healthcare, STEM Careers.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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