Columbia University
New York, NYVISIT SCHOOL WEBSITETraditional MBA Overview
| Acceptance Rate | 22.10% |
|---|---|
| Enrolled | 1446 |
| GMAT requirement | Yes |
| Average GMAT | 729 |
| Median base salary of new grads | $175,000 |
Columbia Business School requires a GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment score for admission to its full-time MBA program, with incoming students reporting an average GMAT score of 729. Last year, the school’s acceptance rate was 22.1%. Columbia requires one letter of recommendation with an application, but does not require a TOEFL score for international students. No concentrations or specializations are offered, but Columbia has many dual degree programs. Graduates earn a median base salary of $175,000.
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| Graduation rate, 2020-23 | 97% |
|---|---|
| One-year retention rate, 2022-23 | 97% |
| Acceptance rate, 2023-24 | DNP |
| Size of 2022–2023 graduating class | 291 |
| Total approximate cost | $248,280 |
| Standardized testing required? | Yes |
| Yield, 2023–24 | DNP |
| Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants | DNP |
| Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants | 10.4 |
Columbia University's executive MBA program employer sponsorship requirement depends on the timing of the courses, with the Friday/Saturday program typically requiring sponsorship because of its learning commitment during the work week. Applicants are encouraged to provide a valid self-reported GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, Executive Assessment, or GRE score, which is considered valid for five years after the test date. Alternatively, candidates may be eligible for a waiver based on a review of their resume and transcript(s). The application deadline for the Friday/Saturday program is May 22, while the deadline for the Saturday-only fall cohort is February 7.
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