San Diego State University
San Diego, California
About Fowler College of Business
Fowler College of Business is the graduate business school of San Diego State University, in San Diego, California. The published full-time MBA runs 21 months, with a class of about 50. 47% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 621; average GPA is 3.42. Median starting salary is $92,000, 92% employed. Printed annual tuition is $12,420. Known for Value, Biotech, Marketing, Finance. Best for California Value Seekers, Biotech Careers, San Diego Careers.
How San Diego State University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Fowler 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 621 average GMAT and a 3.42 GPA set the published bar ; 47% 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
92% employed · median starting salary$92,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in San Diego
Fowler College of Business is in San Diego, California. 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.
Fowler College of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Fowler College of Business located?
Fowler College of Business is in San Diego, California.
Is the Fowler College of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Fowler College of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Fowler College of Business?
The published average GMAT is 621.
What is the average GPA at Fowler College of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.42.
What is the Fowler College of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Fowler College of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 47%.
What is the median starting salary for Fowler College of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $92,000.
What is the employment rate after the Fowler College of Business MBA?
92% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Fowler College of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $12,420.
How long is the Fowler College of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 21 months.
How large is the Fowler College of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 50 students.
What is Fowler College of Business known for?
Fowler College of Business is known for Value, Biotech, Marketing, Finance.
Who is the Fowler College of Business MBA best for?
Best for California Value Seekers, Biotech Careers, San Diego Careers.
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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