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College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management

Kent State University

Kent, Ohio

Accredited Midwest Business AnalyticsDigital TransformationEntrepreneurship
C+MBA Stack grade
$68KMedian starting salary
78%Employed
540Average GMAT
69%Acceptance rate

About College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management

College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management is the graduate business school of Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 40. 69% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 540; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $68,000, 78% employed. Printed annual tuition is $20,000. Known for Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Value. Best for Ohio Professionals, Digital Transformation, Budget-Conscious.

Known for
Business AnalyticsDigital TransformationEntrepreneurshipValue
Best for
Ohio ProfessionalsDigital TransformationBudget-Conscious

How Kent State University grades out

MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.

C- Career outcomes
B+ Value / ROI
C Selectivity
C Admissions bar

College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management at a glance

The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.

$68,000Median base salary
78%Employed
540Average GMAT
3.3Average GPA
69%Acceptance rate
40Class size
$20KAnnual tuitionprinted sticker
2 yearsProgram length

Getting in

Admissions typically run in rounds. A 540 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 69% 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)
540Average GMAT
3.3Average GPA
69%Acceptance rate
40Class size

Outcomes

78% employed · median starting salary$68,000.

$68,000Median starting salary
78%Employed
Median starting salary$68,000
Printed program sticker$40,000

First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.

Living in Kent

College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management is in Kent, Ohio. 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.

The area
Kent, Ohio
Midwest

College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management FAQ

Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.

Where is College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management located?

College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management is in Kent, Ohio.

Is the College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management MBA accredited?

Yes. College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.

What is the average GMAT at College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management?

The published average GMAT is 540.

What is the average GPA at College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management?

The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.

What is the College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management MBA acceptance rate?

College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management publishes an acceptance rate of 69%.

What is the median starting salary for College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management MBA graduates?

The published median starting salary is $68,000.

What is the employment rate after the College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management MBA?

78% of the class reported employment in the published figures.

How much does the College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management MBA cost?

Printed annual tuition is $20,000.

How long is the College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management MBA?

The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.

How large is the College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management MBA class?

The published class size is about 40 students.

What is College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management known for?

College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management is known for Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Value.

Who is the College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management MBA best for?

Best for Ohio Professionals, Digital Transformation, Budget-Conscious.

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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