Admissions and Aid
Application Deadlines for Online Spring 2026
| Round 1 Early Decision ($5,000 Award) |
November 3, 2025 |
| Round 2 Early Decision ($2,600 Award) |
December 3, 2025 |
| Final Application Deadline | December 12, 2025 |
| International Applicants* | November 12, 2026 |
*All international applicants who have a non-US degree must submit an official WES transcript for consideration. Please upload WES transcript directly to your portal.
The following dates are application deadlines for varying amounts of the early decision award for the online executive MBA program commencing in spring 2026. Applications must be fully submitted in the portal and an interview scheduled with a program co-Director to qualify. Round 1 Early Decision deadline is September 30, 2025 to qualify for the $5,000 award. Round 2 Early Decision deadline is November 21, 2025 to qualify for the $2,600 award. All applications must be submitted by December 1, 2025 to qualify for consideration for spring 2026. International applicants must complete the application by November 1, 2025 to be considered and admitted for spring 2026. All international applicants who have a non-US degree must submit an official WES transcript for consideration. Please upload WES transcript directly to your portal.
Scholarships
Exclusive to the Executive MBA programs, the scholarships below are specifically designed for Executive MBA students and awarded based on merit, financial need and professional experience. On average, executive students are awarded up to $25,000 in scholarship.
| Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| Executive MBA Dean's Scholarship | The Executive MBA Dean's Scholarship is awarded by the scholarship committee to select applicants that demonstrate excellence in previous studies and career. Ranges vary year-to-year. |
| Donald A. Zrebiec Endowed Scholarship for Non-Profit Professionals | This scholarship is awarded to professionals in the nonprofit sector, reflecting Don Zrebiec's commitment to the local community and human service agencies. Ranges vary year-to-year. For January 2026: One (1) $45,000 scholarship available for a qualified candidate. |
| Michael Krupnicki Endowed Scholarship | This scholarship is awarded to one professional per academic year, with preference given to entrepreneurs or a demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset. Ranges vary year-to-year. |
Partnerships
Women In Bio Executive Scholarship: Exclusive scholarship available to Women In Bio members applying for the Executive MBA program with Life Sciences electives (Hybrid or Online). Current offering for Online January 2026: One (1) $45,000 to be awarded based on merit and financial need. Additional scholarship packages available to members.
Rochester Regional Health (RRH) Tuition Discount: Eligible employees of RRH enrolled in the executive MBA program (Hybrid or Online) receive a 50% tuition discount off the standard tuition rate.
Leadership Rochester Executive Scholarship: Exclusive scholarship available to Leadership Rochester alumni applying for Executive MBA program (Hybrid or Online).
Life Sciences New York Scholarship: Exclusive scholarship available to Life Sciences New York members applying for the Executive MBA program with Life Sciences electives (Hybrid or Online).
Company Match Scholarship: If your employer offers tuition reimbursement, you may be eligible for a match scholarship, up to $5,000. Connect with your manager or HR representative to confirm company benefits.
Tuition
Executive MBA Program Tuition Billing (Fall Start)
Tuition and fees for the executive MBA programs are distributed over four terms, covering enrolled courses, course materials, and specific experiential learning expenses to offer a straightforward structure for your financial planning. Below is a breakdown of terms for the programs initiating Fall 2025. Billing amounts are full tuition without scholarship, employer tuition benefits, or financial aid applied. In the first installment for fall 2025, the first billing cycle takes place between July-September for the courses commencing August-December. Tuition billed is $19,500 for the executive MBA program with global electives or $20,250 for the executive MBA program with life sciences electives.
| Term Class Dates | Term Billing Cycle | Executive MBA Program (Hybrid or Online) | Executive MBA with Life Sciences Electives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall August - December |
July - September | $19,500 | $20,250 |
| Spring January - April |
December - February | $19,500 | $20,250 |
| Summer May - July |
April - June | $19,500 | $20,250 |
| Fall August - December |
August - September | $19,500 | $20,250 |
| Total Tuition* | $78,000 | $81,000 | |
*Billing amounts listed are without scholarship, employer tuition benefits, or financial aid applied.
Financial Aid
RIT's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships assists you and your family in identifying sources of financial aid to help meet the cost of a quality education. We realize that you are taking an important step in your life—one that is exciting, yet challenging. Since you have many other things to consider as you prepare for your program, we want to help make your financial aid experience as smooth as possible. Contact Donna McKeown at dlmsfa@rit.edu or 585-475-2186 with any questions.
RIT offers an Employer Sponsored Tuition Plan (ESTP), tuition assistance for U.S. active duty military and veterans, as well as loans and need-based grants.
