Poets&Quants’ 2026 online MBA ranking highlights changing admission standards and acceptance rates across top programs, with Indiana University’s Kelley program reporting a 23% acceptance rate and several other schools tightening offers. The ranking weights admission standards heavily, and schools reported year‑over‑year shifts in selectivity tied to demand, program format, and employer partnerships. For graduate admissions leaders, the findings matter for capacity planning, pricing and student success interventions. As programs tighten selectivity, institutions must align career services, veteran support, and hybrid pedagogy to maintain yield and post‑graduation outcomes. Enrollment officers should also reassess marketing and transfer policies as cohort composition and employer expectations evolve.