University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
About Carl H. Lindner College of Business
Carl H. Lindner College of Business is the graduate business school of University of Cincinnati, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 55. 50% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 633; average GPA is 3.44. Median starting salary is $93,000, 88% employed. Printed annual tuition is $42,711. Known for ROI, Co-op Heritage, Real Estate, Consumer Packaged Goods. Best for CPG Careers, Real Estate, Ohio-Based Careers.
How University of Cincinnati grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Carl H. Lindner 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 633 average GMAT and a 3.44 GPA set the published bar ; 50% 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
88% employed · median starting salary$93,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Cincinnati
Carl H. Lindner College of Business is in Cincinnati, Ohio. 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.
Carl H. Lindner College of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Carl H. Lindner College of Business located?
Carl H. Lindner College of Business is in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Is the Carl H. Lindner College of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Carl H. Lindner College of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Carl H. Lindner College of Business?
The published average GMAT is 633.
What is the average GPA at Carl H. Lindner College of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.44.
What is the Carl H. Lindner College of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Carl H. Lindner College of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 50%.
What is the median starting salary for Carl H. Lindner College of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $93,000.
What is the employment rate after the Carl H. Lindner College of Business MBA?
88% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Carl H. Lindner College of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $42,711.
How long is the Carl H. Lindner College of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Carl H. Lindner College of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 55 students.
What is Carl H. Lindner College of Business known for?
Carl H. Lindner College of Business is known for ROI, Co-op Heritage, Real Estate, Consumer Packaged Goods.
Who is the Carl H. Lindner College of Business MBA best for?
Best for CPG Careers, Real Estate, Ohio-Based 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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