Penn State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
About Smeal College of Business
Smeal College of Business is the graduate business school of Penn State University, in University Park, Pennsylvania. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 80. 40% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 680; average GPA is 3.25. Median starting salary is $132,000, 89% employed. Printed annual tuition is $28,556. Known for Supply Chain, Real Estate, Corporate Innovation. Best for Supply Chain, Real Estate, Operations.
How Penn State University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Smeal College of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 680 average GMAT and a 3.25 GPA set the published bar ; 40% 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
89% employed · median starting salary$132,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in University Park
Smeal College of Business is in University Park, Pennsylvania. 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.
Smeal College of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Smeal College of Business located?
Smeal College of Business is in University Park, Pennsylvania.
Is the Smeal College of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Smeal College of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Smeal College of Business?
The published average GMAT is 680.
What is the average GPA at Smeal College of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.25.
What is the Smeal College of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Smeal College of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 40%.
What is the median starting salary for Smeal College of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $132,000.
What is the employment rate after the Smeal College of Business MBA?
89% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Smeal College of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $28,556.
How long is the Smeal College of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Smeal College of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 80 students.
What is Smeal College of Business known for?
Smeal College of Business is known for Supply Chain, Real Estate, Corporate Innovation.
Who is the Smeal College of Business MBA best for?
Best for Supply Chain, Real Estate, Operations.
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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