University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
About Gatton College of Business and Economics
Gatton College of Business and Economics is the graduate business school of University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky. The published full-time MBA runs 1 year, with a class of about 55. 60% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 634; average GPA is 3.5. Median starting salary is $90,000, 88% employed. Printed annual tuition is $18,777. Known for Value, Healthcare, One-Year Format, Finance. Best for Healthcare Administration, Value Seekers, Career Accelerators.
How University of Kentucky grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Gatton College of Business and Economics at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 634 average GMAT and a 3.5 GPA set the published bar ; 60% 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$90,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Lexington
Gatton College of Business and Economics is in Lexington, Kentucky. 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.
Gatton College of Business and Economics FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Gatton College of Business and Economics located?
Gatton College of Business and Economics is in Lexington, Kentucky.
Is the Gatton College of Business and Economics MBA accredited?
Yes. Gatton College of Business and Economics is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Gatton College of Business and Economics?
The published average GMAT is 634.
What is the average GPA at Gatton College of Business and Economics?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.5.
What is the Gatton College of Business and Economics MBA acceptance rate?
Gatton College of Business and Economics publishes an acceptance rate of 60%.
What is the median starting salary for Gatton College of Business and Economics MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $90,000.
What is the employment rate after the Gatton College of Business and Economics MBA?
88% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Gatton College of Business and Economics MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $18,777.
How long is the Gatton College of Business and Economics MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 1 year.
How large is the Gatton College of Business and Economics MBA class?
The published class size is about 55 students.
What is Gatton College of Business and Economics known for?
Gatton College of Business and Economics is known for Value, Healthcare, One-Year Format, Finance.
Who is the Gatton College of Business and Economics MBA best for?
Best for Healthcare Administration, Value Seekers, Career Accelerators.
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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