Application Deadlines
- Guaranteed Scholarship Deadline: April 15
- Priority Deadline: June 1
- Final Deadline: August 30
Be part of an elite group of health care professionals. The Health Care MBA program selects a high-quality student body that is diverse in academic backgrounds, job functions and employing organizations.
To qualify for the program, our admissions committee will assess criteria that measure your demonstrated and potential abilities, including:
We’re excited to offer a transformational opportunity for our Fall 2025 Health Care MBA applicants! Apply and be admitted by April 15, 2025, to receive a guaranteed scholarship of up to $20,000.
Scholarships cannot be stacked with other awards or discounts, and applicants fully funded by outside sources are not eligible. Scholarships are distributed evenly across the duration of the program.
21 months (5 terms)
In-person, on campus once every other month (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Online coursework in between on-campus weekends
Minimum 5-6 years work experience in health care
20+ cohort size each year
700+ Health Care MBA alumni
Your first step is to start the application online. In the application, you will answer some questions and upload the documents described below. Once you've completed all components you will submit the application, and can log back into the portal at any time to check the status of your application materials.
In the online application, you will upload your resume that outlines all relevant experience.
As part of the application, we ask you to answer three essay questions. You can either download a PDF of essay questions and upload that form once you've answered the questions, or upload your own document that answers these questions:
To apply to this program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution (or the international equivalent). We need original transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended, sent directly from the school. The only exception is for advanced placement courses and study abroad transfer credits—we don’t need transcripts for those.
Send via email: If your institution offers electronic transcripts, ask them to email your transcript(s) to gradadmissions@stthomas.edu.
Send via mail: Paper transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes and signed by the appropriate university official. Send to:
University of St. Thomas
Graduate Records - Admissions
1000 LaSalle Ave., Box 5
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2005
Once you submit your completed online application, the admissions committee will review it. If you meet the program requirements and demonstrate strong credentials, the admissions team will contact you to schedule an interview.
Total program cost at current tuition rates
Program Cost | $80,000 |
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Program cost includes:
*Airfare for the international residency is not covered by the program and is your responsibility. |
Disclaimer:
Please note that while we strive to offer a diverse range of scholarship opportunities to our students, it is important to recognize that an individual cannot receive all the scholarships listed. Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria, and the selection process is competitive. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the requirements for each scholarship and focus on those that align with their qualifications and goals. Award decisions are based on merit, need, and other specified criteria.Applicants who receive full funding from an outside source are not eligible to receive scholarship awards.
Each year, a number of incoming students earn this merit-based and need-based scholarship. When awarding this scholarship, the Admissions Committee considers the full application as well as need. When you apply to the Health Care MBA, you’ll automatically be considered for the Dean's Scholarship. No separate application required.
Students who complete their application by January 31 and are admitted to the Health Care MBA program will receive a scholarship up to $20,000. Contact Admissions for details!
Scholarships are available to applicants who demonstrate a history of academic and professional success, leadership, service and engagement in cultural or cross-cultural initiatives in previous academic, professional or volunteer settings.
Strong candidates for the Inclusive Excellence Scholarship will have the following characteristics:
Admitted Health Care MBA students working in nursing will be automatically considered for this scholarship. The Admissions Committee will consider the strength of the application and financial need of the applicant. This scholarship award will vary by candidate and can be up to $15,000 (maximum).
If you were referred to the Health Care MBA program by one of our Health Care MBA current students or alumni, you are eligible for our Alumni Referral Scholarship award. How to qualify:
If you attend the Future of Health Care Conference on March 14, 2024, you will automatically receive a $1,000 scholarship. This event will provide the opportunity to engage with our community of students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Financial aid is any resource that assists you in paying your tuition and fees. If you're seeking aid, here are some great places to start:
Seeing is Believing
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