Owen Graduate School of Management · Full-time MBA
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| US News Business School Ranking | 16 — tied (2026) |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Tuition | $76,700 — annual, 2026–27 |
| Housing / Food | $16,030 / $7,488 — nine-month estimates |
| Scholarships | Automatic merit consideration; awards range from $10,000 annually to full tuition |
2026–27 application cycle
| Early Action | Not Applicable |
| Round 1 | 01-Oct-2026 |
| Round 2 | 06-Jan-2027 |
| Round 3 | 10-Mar-2027 |
| Final international deadline | 05-Apr-2027 |
| Round 4 | 05-May-2027 |
| Deadline time | 11:59 pm CT |
| Academic record | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and transcripts |
| Tests | GMAT, GRE, EA or approved waiver |
| Professional documents | Resume and one recommendation |
| Written / video responses | Two written statements and video response |
MBA Class of 2028. GPA is a median. The current GMAT average uses the current exam scale.
| Class Size | 126 |
| Acceptance Rate | Not Published |
| Average Age | 29 |
| Average Work Experience | 6 Years |
| Median GPA | 3.5 |
| % Intl Students | 28% |
| Average GMAT (old) | Not Applicable |
| Average GMAT (focus) | 666 |
| Average GRE | Not Published |
| GRE Quant — average | 160 |
| GRE Verbal — average | 159 |
| Major breakdown | See the official profile’s undergraduate majors chart |
Prompt summaries. Follow the official instructions when applying.
| Statement 1 | Career journey and two post-MBA paths to explore — maximum 400 words |
| Statement 2 | Response to a challenge and personal learning — maximum 300 words |
| Video response | Unscripted personal introduction through the application’s questions |
| Graduating class | 2025 |
| Average starting base salary | Over $148,000 |
| Average signing bonus | $36,000 |
| Offers within 90 days | 87% |
| Leading industries | Consulting 29%; Financial Services 21%; Healthcare 16% |
No. Applicants are automatically considered at admission.
The final international application date is 5 April 2027 to allow time for visa processing.