About Tippie College of Business
Tippie College of Business is the graduate business school of University of Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa. The published full-time MBA runs 21 months, with a class of about 65. 55% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 650; average GPA is 3.5. Median starting salary is $113,000, 88% employed. Printed annual tuition is $22,514. Known for Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Value. Best for Analytics Careers, Value Seekers, Midwest Careers.
How University of Iowa grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Tippie 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 650 average GMAT and a 3.5 GPA set the published bar ; 55% 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$113,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Iowa City
Tippie College of Business is in Iowa City, Iowa. 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.
Tippie College of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Tippie College of Business located?
Tippie College of Business is in Iowa City, Iowa.
Is the Tippie College of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Tippie College of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Tippie College of Business?
The published average GMAT is 650.
What is the average GPA at Tippie College of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.5.
What is the Tippie College of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Tippie College of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 55%.
What is the median starting salary for Tippie College of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $113,000.
What is the employment rate after the Tippie College of Business MBA?
88% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Tippie College of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $22,514.
How long is the Tippie College of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 21 months.
How large is the Tippie College of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 65 students.
What is Tippie College of Business known for?
Tippie College of Business is known for Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Value.
Who is the Tippie College of Business MBA best for?
Best for Analytics Careers, Value Seekers, Midwest 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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