American University
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia · Private nonprofit
About Kogod School of Business
Kogod School of Business is the graduate business school of American University, in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. The published full-time MBA runs 21 months, with a class of about 45. 55% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 600; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $85,000, 82% employed. Printed annual tuition is $48,000. Known for Sustainability, Government/Policy, Consulting, International Business. Best for DC Careers, Sustainability, Government Consulting.
How American University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Kogod School of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 600 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 55% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
82% employed · median starting salary$85,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Washington, D.C.
Kogod School of Business is in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Kogod School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Kogod School of Business located?
Kogod School of Business is in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Is the Kogod School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Kogod School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Kogod School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 600.
What is the average GPA at Kogod School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the Kogod School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Kogod School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 55%.
What is the median starting salary for Kogod School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $85,000.
What is the employment rate after the Kogod School of Business MBA?
82% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Kogod School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $48,000.
How long is the Kogod School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 21 months.
How large is the Kogod School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 45 students.
What is Kogod School of Business known for?
Kogod School of Business is known for Sustainability, Government/Policy, Consulting, International Business.
Who is the Kogod School of Business MBA best for?
Best for DC Careers, Sustainability, Government Consulting.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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