Poets&Quants released its 2026 online MBA (OMBA) rankings, spotlighting acceptance rates as a core admissions signal. Top programs including Indiana University (Kelley) and University of Texas at Dallas reported acceptance rates as low as the mid‑20s to high 40s percent, reflecting heightened selectivity and competition for digital‑format MBA cohorts. Schools emphasized admissions rigor, cohort quality and learning outcomes as differentiators for employers and prospective students. The ranking is likely to influence application flows and employer recognition of online credentials, and it will factor in how institutions price online MBAs, manage enrollment targets and scale student services for remote learners.