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Hult International Business School

#806 in US ranking Cambridge, MA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$80,405
Tuition & fees
$61,850
Avg. aid
$20,647
Receiving aid
82%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
60%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
67%
Median salary
$54,487
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Hult International Business School?

Hult International Business School is institutionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, or NECHE. Institutional accreditation evaluates the school as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation of a particular business program or degree.

Hult also identifies business-school accreditation from AACSB International, EQUIS, and the Association of MBAs, or AMBA. These organizations have different scopes and standards, so applicants considering a particular credential should check whether and how the relevant recognition applies to that program.

Institutional accreditation is an important consideration for federal financial aid eligibility and for how another college may assess Hult coursework. It does not guarantee that credits will transfer: the receiving institution decides what it will accept and how accepted credits count toward its degree. Business-school accreditation likewise should not be confused with a promise of employment or with a professional license.

What are the admission requirements at Hult International Business School?

Hult does not use open admission for first-year undergraduate applicants. Applicants should expect an application and an assessment of their academic preparation, recommendations, and ability to study in English.

In its 2024-25 admissions reporting, Hult marked secondary-school GPA and recommendations as required. It did not mark SAT or ACT scores as required or recommended. Applicants should nevertheless check the instructions for their chosen degree and entry term: first-year, transfer, and graduate applications can ask for different materials. International applicants may need to demonstrate English proficiency through an accepted test or another qualifying route; Hult's reporting identifies TOEFL as a requirement, but applicants should confirm the current list of accepted evidence and any exemptions.

Hult reported admitting 1,065 of 1,761 first-time, degree-seeking applicants, an acceptance rate of about 60%. That describes a past applicant group, not an individual's probability of admission. Applicants should also confirm the current application rounds and deadlines rather than assume that an undergraduate deadline applies to an MBA or master's program.

What are the application fees and waivers at Hult International Business School?

Hult's 2024-25 institutional reporting lists a $95 application fee. An applicant should check the fee shown for their specific program and application route before submitting, because a published institutional figure may differ from a current application charge.

A fee waiver, if offered for a particular applicant or route, should be requested through admissions before payment; applicants should not assume that paying first will produce a refund. An application fee is separate from an enrollment deposit or other charge that may become due after an offer of admission.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Hult International Business School?

Hult does not identify a Cambridge-based Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit as part of its undergraduate offering. Students interested in officer training should not assume that proximity to other Boston-area colleges gives them automatic access to those colleges' ROTC programs.

Participation through a host institution, where permitted, depends on the ROTC unit's cross-enrollment rules, scheduling, eligibility standards, and the student's degree plan. Prospective cadets should obtain confirmation from the relevant host unit and Hult before enrolling. ROTC scholarships have separate application processes and can carry military service obligations.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Hult International Business School?

Hult accepts applications from transfer students and generally considers credits earned at other accredited institutions. Admission and transfer-credit acceptance are separate decisions: being admitted does not mean every previous course will satisfy a Hult degree requirement.

A transfer applicant should be prepared to provide records of college coursework and any other documents specified for their application category. Hult reported 24 transfer-in, degree-seeking undergraduates in its 2024-25 enrollment figures. Before committing, applicants should request a written evaluation showing which courses transfer, whether they count toward required business courses or electives, and how many Hult credits remain.

Students with advanced placement credit should ask for that evaluation separately from their college transfer-credit review. Hult reports accepting AP credit, but it does not report accepting dual credit or credit for life experience. Entry-term availability and any minimum number of credits that must be completed at Hult should be confirmed against the current undergraduate catalog.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Hult International Business School?

Hult's international model gives students potential opportunities to study at more than one Hult location. That differs from a conventional study-abroad program in which a student temporarily enrolls at an unrelated host university.

The available campus-change or rotation options depend on the degree, academic calendar, course sequence, and capacity. Students considering a move should establish whether it is built into their program or requires a separate application. They should also ask how tuition, housing, travel, visa rules, and financial aid would work at the destination. A semester at another Hult campus and an independently arranged internship abroad may have different academic-approval requirements.

Hult International Business School Admissions Factors

Acceptance rate
60%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
60%
Massachusetts
70.5%
US
78%

13% of admitted students enrolled (139 of 1,065)

Hult International Business School Admissions

Applicants
Total: 1,761
Admission
Total: 1,065
Enrolled
Total: 139
Women
Men

How to Apply to Hult International Business School

Application fee

$95

Early Action

Yes, deadline November 1

Hult International Business School First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 11
Out-of-state: 24
International: 104

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 139
Transfer: 24

Hult International Business School Admission Requirements

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary school record

Considered but not required

Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Recommendations

Required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

Admission test scores

Neither required nor recommended

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Hult International Business School Transfer Acceptance Rate

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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