Overview
Founded in 2003, the Rady School of Management is one of the newest business schools among top research universities, established to meet the growing demand for management education tied to San Diego's booming biotech, technology, and life sciences sectors. Named after real estate developer and philanthropist Ernest Rady following a major gift, the school has quickly built a reputation for rigorous, quantitative, data-driven management education. It offers undergraduate, full-time MBA, flex MBA, master's, and PhD programs, emphasizing the intersection of business with science, technology, and innovation.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | La Jolla, California |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Total students | 1,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 35% |
| Graduation rate | 90% |
| Average starting salary | $110,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $40,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $55,000 |
| Room & board | $18,000 |
| Average financial aid | $25,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 60% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Regular deadline | April 15 |
Top Programs
- Full-Time MBA
- FlexEvening MBA
- FlexWeekend MBA
- Master of Finance
- Business Economics (Undergraduate)
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.