DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
About Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business is the graduate business school of DePaul University, in Chicago, Illinois. The published full-time MBA runs 18 months, with a class of about 28. 46% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 580; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $86,000, 84% employed. Printed annual tuition is $36,000. Known for Real Estate, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, 14 Concentrations. Best for Real Estate Careers, Hospitality Management, Chicago Careers.
How DePaul University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate 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 580 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 46% 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$86,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Chicago
Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business is in Chicago, Illinois. 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.
Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business located?
Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business is in Chicago, Illinois.
Is the Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 580.
What is the average GPA at Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 46%.
What is the median starting salary for Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $86,000.
What is the employment rate after the Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business MBA?
84% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $36,000.
How long is the Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 18 months.
How large is the Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 28 students.
What is Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business known for?
Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business is known for Real Estate, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, 14 Concentrations.
Who is the Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Real Estate Careers, Hospitality Management, Chicago Careers.
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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