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Ross School of Business

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Accredited Midwest General ManagementConsultingAction-Based Learning
BMBA Stack grade
$170KMedian starting salary
93%Employed
720Average GMAT
24%Acceptance rate

About Ross School of Business

Ross School of Business is the graduate business school of University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 450. 24% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 720; average GPA is 3.5. Median starting salary is $170,000, 93% employed. Printed annual tuition is $72,508. Known for General Management, Consulting, Action-Based Learning, Tech. Best for Consulting, General Management, Tech.

Known for
General ManagementConsultingAction-Based LearningTech
Best for
ConsultingGeneral ManagementTech

How University of Michigan grades out

MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.

A Career outcomes
C+ Value / ROI
A Selectivity
A Admissions bar

Ross School of Business at a glance

The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.

$170,000Median base salary
93%Employed
720Average GMAT
3.5Average GPA
24%Acceptance rate
450Class size
$73KAnnual tuitionprinted sticker
2 yearsProgram length

Getting in

Admissions typically run in rounds. A 720 average GMAT and a 3.5 GPA set the published bar ; 24% 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)
720Average GMAT
3.5Average GPA
24%Acceptance rate
450Class size

Outcomes

93% employed · median starting salary$170,000.

$170,000Median starting salary
93%Employed
Median starting salary$170,000
Printed program sticker$145,016

First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.

Living in Ann Arbor

Ross School of Business is in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 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.

The area
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Midwest

Ross School of Business FAQ

Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.

Where is Ross School of Business located?

Ross School of Business is in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Is the Ross School of Business MBA accredited?

Yes. Ross School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.

What is the average GMAT at Ross School of Business?

The published average GMAT is 720.

What is the average GPA at Ross School of Business?

The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.5.

What is the Ross School of Business MBA acceptance rate?

Ross School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 24%.

What is the median starting salary for Ross School of Business MBA graduates?

The published median starting salary is $170,000.

What is the employment rate after the Ross School of Business MBA?

93% of the class reported employment in the published figures.

How much does the Ross School of Business MBA cost?

Printed annual tuition is $72,508.

How long is the Ross School of Business MBA?

The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.

How large is the Ross School of Business MBA class?

The published class size is about 450 students.

What is Ross School of Business known for?

Ross School of Business is known for General Management, Consulting, Action-Based Learning, Tech.

Who is the Ross School of Business MBA best for?

Best for Consulting, General Management, Tech.

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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