Chapman University
Orange, California
About George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics
George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics is the graduate business school of Chapman University, in Orange, California. The published full-time MBA runs 16 months, with a class of about 28. 54% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 623; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $95,000, 84% employed. Printed annual tuition is $52,000. Known for Entertainment Industry, Entrepreneurship, Orange County, Accelerated. Best for Entertainment Business, Entrepreneurs, Southern California.
How Chapman University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 623 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 54% 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
84% employed · median starting salary$95,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Orange
George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics is in Orange, California. 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.
George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics located?
George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics is in Orange, California.
Is the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics MBA accredited?
Yes. George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics?
The published average GMAT is 623.
What is the average GPA at George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics MBA acceptance rate?
George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics publishes an acceptance rate of 54%.
What is the median starting salary for George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $95,000.
What is the employment rate after the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics MBA?
84% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $52,000.
How long is the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 16 months.
How large is the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics MBA class?
The published class size is about 28 students.
What is George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics known for?
George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics is known for Entertainment Industry, Entrepreneurship, Orange County, Accelerated.
Who is the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics MBA best for?
Best for Entertainment Business, Entrepreneurs, Southern California.
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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