Kellogg School of Management · Full-time MBA
| University | Northwestern University |
| Business school | Kellogg School of Management |
| Location | Evanston, Illinois, USA |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| US News Business School Ranking | 4 (2026, tied) |
| Tuition | US$88,536 (2026–27) |
| Food and housing | US$22,941 |
| Estimated first-year total | US$130,072 |
| Financial aid | Scholarships and loans available |
2026–27 application cycle
| Early Action | Not Applicable |
| Round 1 | 09-Sep-2026 |
| Round 2 | 06-Jan-2027 |
| Round 3 | 31-Mar-2027 |
| Tests | GMAT or GRE; no superscoring |
| Academic records | Transcripts |
| Resume | Resume or CV |
| Recommendations | 2 letters |
| Work experience | At least 2 years strongly recommended |
| Application fee | US$250 |
Two-Year MBA Class of 2027. Double majors are counted in multiple categories.
| Class Size | 534 |
| Acceptance Rate | Not Published |
| Average Age | Not Published |
| Average Work Experience | 5.1 Years |
| Average GPA | 3.68 |
| % Intl Students | 37% |
| Average GMAT (Old) | 733 |
| Average GMAT (Focus) | 687 |
| Average GRE | Not Published |
| Quant (Average) | 162 |
| Verbal (Average) | 162 |
| Economics and business | 49% |
| STEM | 41% |
| Humanities | 21% |
Prompt summaries. Follow the official instructions when applying.
| Written essay | Career decisions, ambitions, MBA timing and contributions to classmates; up to 550 words |
| Video essays | 5 questions; due within 96 hours of the deadline |
| Reapplicants | Personal and professional growth; 250 words |
Two-Year MBA Class of 2025. The acceptance rate below uses a six-month window.
| Accepted offers by 6 months | 90% |
| Median total compensation | US$205,000 (base plus signing bonus) |
| Consulting | 38% of accepted offers |
| Financial services | 21% |
| Technology | 19% |
Kellogg accepts GMAT or GRE scores and has no preference between them.
Interviews are virtual, with invitations issued during the evaluation period.