University of Utah’s Eccles School Ranks No. 5 Among Public Schools for MBA Entrepreneurship

The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business ranks No. 5 among public schools (No. 16 overall) in the newly released 2025 MBA entrepreneurship rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

Earlier this year, U.S. News also ranked the Eccles School No. 5 among public institutions (No. 8 overall) for undergraduate entrepreneurship for 2025.

The rankings highlight the continued growth and national recognition of the Eccles School’s entrepreneurship programs, driven by the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy and the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute—an interdisciplinary division serving students across campus. Opportunities available to student entrepreneurs include startup grants, scholarships, mentorship, office space, a makerspace, and the Lassonde Studios, a five-story entrepreneurial hub with a public innovation space and four floors of residential housing for students.

“The combination of leading scholars and experienced entrepreneurs creates an environment where students get the support they need inside and outside the classroom,” said Bill Hesterly, chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy.

The Eccles School’s MBA students join a vibrant entrepreneurship community, enhanced by innovative programs such as the Master of Business Creation (MBC)—a degree specifically designed to help founders grow their companies while completing their education. The MBC program expanded to include an online option in 2023 and a global cohort in Africa in 2024.

For undergraduates, the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute offers several hands-on programs:

• Lassonde+X, launched in 2019, teaches entrepreneurial thinking to students of any major.
• Lassonde Founders is a residential program for actively engaged student entrepreneurs.
• Lassonde for Life, launched in 2022, provides lifelong support—including free workshops, events, and networking—for all University of Utah alumni, regardless of major or graduation year.

“Students at the University of Utah have an opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship from experienced entrepreneurs and one of the most acclaimed groups of strategy and entrepreneur scholars in the world,” said Hesterly. “They can apply these skills immediately by starting a company or joining a startup in a region that is great for business.”

Scholarship opportunities are also available through the Lassonde Institute, where students—including many in the MBA program—can lead entrepreneurship initiatives and gain hands-on experience working with real startups and industry professionals.

“The University of Utah offers unmatched support for student entrepreneurs who want to take what they are learning in class and apply it by starting a business, launching a product or service, joining a startup, or being a leader in our community,” said Scott Holley, executive director of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. “At the Lassonde Institute, we offer grants, scholarships, networking opportunities, and a lot more. We invite students from all majors to get involved, launch something, and learn by doing.”

Find the MBA entrepreneurship rankings on the U.S. News website here:
usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-business-schools/entrepreneurship-rankings

Find all of the MBA rankings here:
usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-business-schools

Learn more about entrepreneuring at the Eccles School, where entrepreneur is a verb, here:
eccles.utah.edu/entrepreneur