University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
About Carlson School of Management
Carlson School of Management is the graduate business school of University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 100. 38% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 685; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $138,000, 91% employed. Printed annual tuition is $43,234. Known for Medical Devices, Fortune 500, Supply Chain, General Management. Best for Medical Devices, Supply Chain, General Management.
How University of Minnesota grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Carlson School of Management 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
91% employed · median starting salary$138,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Minneapolis
Carlson School of Management is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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.
Carlson School of Management FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Carlson School of Management located?
Carlson School of Management is in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Is the Carlson School of Management MBA accredited?
Yes. Carlson School of Management is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Carlson School of Management?
The published average GMAT is 685.
What is the average GPA at Carlson School of Management?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the Carlson School of Management MBA acceptance rate?
Carlson School of Management publishes an acceptance rate of 38%.
What is the median starting salary for Carlson School of Management MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $138,000.
What is the employment rate after the Carlson School of Management MBA?
91% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Carlson School of Management MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $43,234.
How long is the Carlson School of Management MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Carlson School of Management MBA class?
The published class size is about 100 students.
What is Carlson School of Management known for?
Carlson School of Management is known for Medical Devices, Fortune 500, Supply Chain, General Management.
Who is the Carlson School of Management MBA best for?
Best for Medical Devices, Supply Chain, General Management.
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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