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John Cook School of Business

Saint Louis University")

St. Louis, Missouri

Accredited Midwest Jesuit EthicsHealthcareSupply Chain
C-MBA Stack grade
$76KMedian starting salary
81%Employed
568Average GMAT
70%Acceptance rate

About John Cook School of Business

John Cook School of Business is the graduate business school of Saint Louis University"), in St. Louis, Missouri. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 30. 70% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 568; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $76,000, 81% employed. Printed annual tuition is $46,000. Known for Jesuit Ethics, Healthcare, Supply Chain, St. Louis Economy. Best for Midwest Careers, Healthcare Management, Values-Driven Leaders.

Known for
Jesuit EthicsHealthcareSupply ChainSt. Louis Economy
Best for
Midwest CareersHealthcare ManagementValues-Driven Leaders

How Saint Louis University") grades out

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

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

John Cook School of Business at a glance

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

$76,000Median base salary
81%Employed
568Average GMAT
3.3Average GPA
70%Acceptance rate
30Class size
$46KAnnual tuitionprinted sticker
2 yearsProgram length

Getting in

Admissions typically run in rounds. A 568 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 70% 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)
568Average GMAT
3.3Average GPA
70%Acceptance rate
30Class size

Outcomes

81% employed · median starting salary$76,000.

$76,000Median starting salary
81%Employed
Median starting salary$76,000
Printed program sticker$92,000

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

Living in St. Louis

John Cook School of Business is in St. Louis, Missouri. 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
St. Louis, Missouri
Midwest

John Cook School of Business FAQ

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

Where is John Cook School of Business located?

John Cook School of Business is in St. Louis, Missouri.

Is the John Cook School of Business MBA accredited?

Yes. John Cook School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.

What is the average GMAT at John Cook School of Business?

The published average GMAT is 568.

What is the average GPA at John Cook School of Business?

The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.

What is the John Cook School of Business MBA acceptance rate?

John Cook School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 70%.

What is the median starting salary for John Cook School of Business MBA graduates?

The published median starting salary is $76,000.

What is the employment rate after the John Cook School of Business MBA?

81% of the class reported employment in the published figures.

How much does the John Cook School of Business MBA cost?

Printed annual tuition is $46,000.

How long is the John Cook School of Business MBA?

The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.

How large is the John Cook School of Business MBA class?

The published class size is about 30 students.

What is John Cook School of Business known for?

John Cook School of Business is known for Jesuit Ethics, Healthcare, Supply Chain, St. Louis Economy.

Who is the John Cook School of Business MBA best for?

Best for Midwest Careers, Healthcare Management, Values-Driven Leaders.

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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