Michigan Ross MBA: acceptance rate, tuition, GMAT and salary (2026)
Ross School of Business, University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, Michigan · Data checked Nov 4, 2026 · Sources
Ross School of Business at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan ranks #15 in our composite of the four major MBA rankings. The Class of 2028 full-time class has 357 students, with a average GMAT of 687 on the Focus Edition scale. Tuition is $83,946 per year (2026-27 tuition per academic year, non-Michigan resident/international (Michigan residents $78,586)). Graduates in the Class of 2025 employment report earned a median base salary of $170,000, and 86% had offers within three months of graduation.
- 75%+ of the Class of 2028 received a merit-based scholarship
- 81% of 2025 accepted offers came through school-facilitated recruiting
Admissions and class profile
| Class year | Class of 2028 |
|---|---|
| Applications | — |
| Class size | 357 |
| Acceptance rate | — |
| Median GMAT | — |
| Average GMAT | 687 (Focus) |
| GMAT middle 80% | 645–725 |
| GRE (verbal / quant) | 160 / 162 |
| Undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Work experience | 5.8 years |
| Average age | — |
| Women | 38% |
| International students | 31% |
GMAT figures are on the Focus Edition scale (205–805), which is not directly comparable with classic 200–800 scores.
Tuition and cost of attendance
| Tuition per year | $83,946 |
|---|---|
| Basis | 2026-27 tuition per academic year, non-Michigan resident/international (Michigan residents $78,586) |
| Published cost of attendance per year | — |
| Program length | — |
| Formats offered | full-time |
Model the ROI with these numbers
See the guides on what an MBA really costs and scholarships and fellowships.
Employment outcomes
| Employment report | Class of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Median base salary | $170,000 |
| Mean base salary | $159,272 |
| Median signing bonus | $30,000 |
| With offers 3 months after graduation | 86% |
Where graduates go
| Industry | Share of class |
|---|---|
| Consulting | 34% |
| Financial Services | 20% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Healthcare | 10% |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 9% |
Frequently listed employers: Amazon, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Co., PwC Strategy&, Bain & Co., Deloitte.
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Jan 4, 2027 |
| Round 3 | Mar 29, 2027 |
Dates are for the application cycle currently open and are checked against the school's page on the date shown above. Confirm on the school's site before relying on them. See the application timeline guide for how the rounds differ.
Where Michigan Ross ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Composite (this site) | Average of the four lists below | #15 |
| U.S. News | 2026 Best Business Schools (Full-Time MBA) | #13 |
| Financial Times | Global MBA Ranking 2026 | #34 |
| Bloomberg Businessweek | Best Business Schools 2025-26 (US) | #14 |
| QS | QS Global MBA Rankings 2027 | — |
Positions are cited from each publisher's latest edition; see the methodology. A dash means the school was not listed in that edition.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Michigan Ross?
Michigan Ross does not publish an admit count, so an exact acceptance rate is not available. Use the class size and test-score range on this page to judge selectivity.
What GMAT score do you need for Michigan Ross?
The average GMAT for the Class of 2028 class was 687 on the GMAT Focus Edition scale, with the middle 80% of the class between 645 and 725. There is no published minimum, and the school accepts the GRE as well.
How much does the Michigan Ross MBA cost?
Tuition is $83,946 per year (2026-27 tuition per academic year, non-Michigan resident/international (Michigan residents $78,586)). Over a two-year program, budget for two years of these costs plus the salary you give up.
What is the average salary after a Michigan Ross MBA?
The Class of 2025 employment report shows a median base salary of $170,000 plus a median signing bonus of $30,000, with 86% of job seekers holding offers three months after graduation.
Sources
Official pages from Ross School of Business; each figure above was read from the page listed on the date shown.
- https://michiganross.umich.edu/graduate/full-time-mba/admissions/class-profile (accessed Nov 4, 2026)
- https://michiganross.umich.edu/graduate/full-time-mba/admissions/tuition-financial-aid (accessed Nov 4, 2026)
- https://michiganross.umich.edu/graduate/full-time-mba/careers/employment-data (accessed Nov 4, 2026)
- https://michiganross.umich.edu/graduate/full-time-mba/admissions (accessed Nov 4, 2026)
- https://michiganross.umich.edu/
Data notes: Figures read 2026-11-04 in a real browser (earlier WebFetch got 403). Class of 2028 profile: GMAT is Focus Edition average 687, middle-80% 645-725; GRE Q 162 (154-170), V 160 (154-166); GPA middle-80% 3.0-3.89; work experience middle-80% 3.0-9.1 years. Applications and admits not published on the profile, so applications/acceptance_rate are null; avg_age not published. Tuition page lists tuition and some cost components (books $2,000, food & housing $22,276, personal $7,360, loan fees $224, mandatory fees $246.89/term) but no total budget, so cost_of_attendance_annual is null. employed_3mo_pct 86 = received first offer within 3 months (86.1%); accepted within 3 months 84.3%; 92% had an offer within 6 months. top_employers ordered by total hires (full-time plus intern) as listed on the employment page; by full-time hires alone BCG and McKinsey (16 each) lead. Highlights: merit scholarship from class profile page; recruiting figure from employment data page.