University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
About Sam M. Walton College of Business
Sam M. Walton College of Business is the graduate business school of University of Arkansas, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The published full-time MBA runs 16 months, with a class of about 32. 64% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 580; average GPA is 3.65. Median starting salary is $80,000, 85% employed. Printed annual tuition is $12,027. Known for Supply Chain (#1), Retail, Business Analytics, Walmart Proximity. Best for Supply Chain Careers, Retail Industry, CPG/FMCG Careers.
How University of Arkansas grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Sam M. Walton 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 580 average GMAT and a 3.65 GPA set the published bar ; 64% 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
85% employed · median starting salary$80,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Fayetteville
Sam M. Walton College of Business is in Fayetteville, Arkansas. 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.
Sam M. Walton College of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Sam M. Walton College of Business located?
Sam M. Walton College of Business is in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Is the Sam M. Walton College of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Sam M. Walton College of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Sam M. Walton College of Business?
The published average GMAT is 580.
What is the average GPA at Sam M. Walton College of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.65.
What is the Sam M. Walton College of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Sam M. Walton College of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 64%.
What is the median starting salary for Sam M. Walton College of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $80,000.
What is the employment rate after the Sam M. Walton College of Business MBA?
85% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Sam M. Walton College of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $12,027.
How long is the Sam M. Walton College of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 16 months.
How large is the Sam M. Walton College of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 32 students.
What is Sam M. Walton College of Business known for?
Sam M. Walton College of Business is known for Supply Chain (#1), Retail, Business Analytics, Walmart Proximity.
Who is the Sam M. Walton College of Business MBA best for?
Best for Supply Chain Careers, Retail Industry, CPG/FMCG 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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