Georgetown University
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
About McDonough School of Business
McDonough School of Business is the graduate business school of Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 260. 35% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 700; average GPA is 3.4. Median starting salary is $155,000, 91% employed. Printed annual tuition is $62,784. Known for International Business, Policy, Government, Consulting. Best for International Business, Government, Consulting.
How Georgetown University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
McDonough 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 700 average GMAT and a 3.4 GPA set the published bar ; 35% 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
91% employed · median starting salary$155,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Washington, D.C.
McDonough 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.
McDonough School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is McDonough School of Business located?
McDonough School of Business is in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Is the McDonough School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. McDonough School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at McDonough School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 700.
What is the average GPA at McDonough School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.4.
What is the McDonough School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
McDonough School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 35%.
What is the median starting salary for McDonough School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $155,000.
What is the employment rate after the McDonough School of Business MBA?
91% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the McDonough School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $62,784.
How long is the McDonough School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the McDonough School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 260 students.
What is McDonough School of Business known for?
McDonough School of Business is known for International Business, Policy, Government, Consulting.
Who is the McDonough School of Business MBA best for?
Best for International Business, 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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