"In what other MBA program can you learn from proven success?" - Toffee McAlister '05
"When
the hurricane was approaching Houston, I packed my Entrepreneur's Toolkit.
I suspect there aren't too many MBA programs whose alumni put class
notes on the list of irreplaceable items."
-Stephen Schultis, Hewlett Packard
Many applicants to traditional MBA programs focus on the cost of tuition alone. We want students whose time is too valuable to waste.
Compared to a standard MBA, Acton provides a revolutionary experience in half the time and half the cost - and if you graduate, your tuition is paid by someone else.
Total Costs of an MBA
When developing a budget, applicants should consider, in addition to tuition, the cost of housing, utilities, food, personal insurance, and a laptop computer (required for the Acton program). A small discount on Dell laptops is available through Hardin-Simmons University.
| Tuition & Fees per year | Foregone Income* | Living Expenses* | Total Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT - Austin | $17,272 | $150,000 | $40,000 | $224,544 |
| Rice | $30,900 | $150,000 | $38,000 | $249,800 |
| Wharton | $39,835 | $150,000 | $46,000 | $275,670 |
| Stanford | $41,340 | $150,000 | $70,000 | $302,680 |
| Harvard | $45,520 | $150,000 | $52,000 | $293,040 |
| Acton | $35,000** | $75,000 | $20,000 | $130,000 |
* Two years for traditional MBA's; one year for Acton.
** Paid for by an Acton Fellowship.
