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Owen Graduate School of Management

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Accredited South HealthcareReal EstateFinance
BMBA Stack grade
$148KMedian starting salary
91%Employed
700Average GMAT
32%Acceptance rate

About Owen Graduate School of Management

Owen Graduate School of Management is the graduate business school of Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 180. 32% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 700; average GPA is 3.35. Median starting salary is $148,000, 91% employed. Printed annual tuition is $62,196. Known for Healthcare, Real Estate, Finance, Nashville. Best for Healthcare, Real Estate, Finance.

Known for
HealthcareReal EstateFinanceNashville
Best for
HealthcareReal EstateFinance

How Vanderbilt University 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

Owen Graduate School of Management at a glance

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

$148,000Median base salary
91%Employed
700Average GMAT
3.35Average GPA
32%Acceptance rate
180Class size
$62KAnnual tuitionprinted sticker
2 yearsProgram length

Getting in

Admissions typically run in rounds. A 700 average GMAT and a 3.35 GPA set the published bar ; 32% 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)
700Average GMAT
3.35Average GPA
32%Acceptance rate
180Class size

Outcomes

91% employed · median starting salary$148,000.

$148,000Median starting salary
91%Employed
Median starting salary$148,000
Printed program sticker$124,392

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

Living in Nashville

Owen Graduate School of Management is in Nashville, Tennessee. 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
Nashville, Tennessee
South

Owen Graduate School of Management FAQ

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

Where is Owen Graduate School of Management located?

Owen Graduate School of Management is in Nashville, Tennessee.

Is the Owen Graduate School of Management MBA accredited?

Yes. Owen Graduate School of Management is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.

What is the average GMAT at Owen Graduate School of Management?

The published average GMAT is 700.

What is the average GPA at Owen Graduate School of Management?

The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.35.

What is the Owen Graduate School of Management MBA acceptance rate?

Owen Graduate School of Management publishes an acceptance rate of 32%.

What is the median starting salary for Owen Graduate School of Management MBA graduates?

The published median starting salary is $148,000.

What is the employment rate after the Owen Graduate School of Management MBA?

91% of the class reported employment in the published figures.

How much does the Owen Graduate School of Management MBA cost?

Printed annual tuition is $62,196.

How long is the Owen Graduate School of Management MBA?

The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.

How large is the Owen Graduate School of Management MBA class?

The published class size is about 180 students.

What is Owen Graduate School of Management known for?

Owen Graduate School of Management is known for Healthcare, Real Estate, Finance, Nashville.

Who is the Owen Graduate School of Management MBA best for?

Best for Healthcare, Real Estate, Finance.

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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