University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
About Collat School of Business
Collat School of Business is the graduate business school of University of Alabama at Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 35. 75% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 521; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $75,000, 80% employed. Printed annual tuition is $16,200. Known for Healthcare Management, One-Year Option, Value, Birmingham Economy. Best for Healthcare Careers, Alabama Residents, Accelerated Seekers.
How University of Alabama at Birmingham grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Collat School of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 521 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 75% 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
80% employed · median starting salary$75,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Birmingham
Collat School of Business is in Birmingham, Alabama. 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.
Collat School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Collat School of Business located?
Collat School of Business is in Birmingham, Alabama.
Is the Collat School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Collat School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Collat School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 521.
What is the average GPA at Collat School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the Collat School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Collat School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 75%.
What is the median starting salary for Collat School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $75,000.
What is the employment rate after the Collat School of Business MBA?
80% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Collat School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $16,200.
How long is the Collat School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Collat School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 35 students.
What is Collat School of Business known for?
Collat School of Business is known for Healthcare Management, One-Year Option, Value, Birmingham Economy.
Who is the Collat School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Healthcare Careers, Alabama Residents, Accelerated Seekers.
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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