University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, Maryland
About Robert H. Smith School of Business
Robert H. Smith School of Business is the graduate business school of University of Maryland, College Park, in College Park, Maryland. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 120. 38% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 685; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $140,000, 90% employed. Printed annual tuition is $48,172. Known for Analytics, Information Systems, Government, Consulting. Best for Analytics, Government, Consulting.
How University of Maryland, College Park grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Robert H. Smith 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 685 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 38% 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
90% employed · median starting salary$140,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in College Park
Robert H. Smith School of Business is in College Park, Maryland. 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.
Robert H. Smith School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Robert H. Smith School of Business located?
Robert H. Smith School of Business is in College Park, Maryland.
Is the Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Robert H. Smith School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Robert H. Smith School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 685.
What is the average GPA at Robert H. Smith School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Robert H. Smith School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 38%.
What is the median starting salary for Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $140,000.
What is the employment rate after the Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA?
90% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $48,172.
How long is the Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 120 students.
What is Robert H. Smith School of Business known for?
Robert H. Smith School of Business is known for Analytics, Information Systems, Government, Consulting.
Who is the Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Analytics, Government, Consulting.
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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