Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
About Kellogg School of Management
Kellogg School of Management is the graduate business school of Northwestern University, in Evanston, Illinois. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 500. 20% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 727; average GPA is 3.6. Median starting salary is $175,000, 94% employed. Printed annual tuition is $76,368. Known for Marketing, Leadership, Team-Based Learning, Consulting. Best for Marketing, Consulting, General Management.
How Northwestern University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Kellogg School of Management at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 727 average GMAT and a 3.6 GPA set the published bar ; 20% 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
94% employed · median starting salary$175,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Evanston
Kellogg School of Management is in Evanston, 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.
Kellogg School of Management FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Kellogg School of Management located?
Kellogg School of Management is in Evanston, Illinois.
Is the Kellogg School of Management MBA accredited?
Yes. Kellogg School of Management is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Kellogg School of Management?
The published average GMAT is 727.
What is the average GPA at Kellogg School of Management?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.6.
What is the Kellogg School of Management MBA acceptance rate?
Kellogg School of Management publishes an acceptance rate of 20%.
What is the median starting salary for Kellogg School of Management MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $175,000.
What is the employment rate after the Kellogg School of Management MBA?
94% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Kellogg School of Management MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $76,368.
How long is the Kellogg School of Management MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Kellogg School of Management MBA class?
The published class size is about 500 students.
What is Kellogg School of Management known for?
Kellogg School of Management is known for Marketing, Leadership, Team-Based Learning, Consulting.
Who is the Kellogg School of Management MBA best for?
Best for Marketing, Consulting, General Management.
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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