Columbia University

New York, NY
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Traditional MBA Overview

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE
  • 19.00%
  • AVERAGE GMAT
  • 729
  • ENROLLED
  • 1,609
  • GMAT REQUIREMENT
  • Flexible
  • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
  • $150,000

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, incoming students had a 3.5 undergraduate GPA, on average, and the school’s acceptance rate was 19%. Columbia requires one letter of recommendation with an application, but doesn’t require a TOEFL score for international students. Applications are due April 5. There are currently 1,609 full-time MBA students enrolled at Columbia. Graduates earn a median base salary of $150,000.

Executive MBA Overview

  • AVERAGE NUMBER OF YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE
  • 10
  • GMAT REQUIREMENT
  • Flexible

Columbia University accepts scores from the Executive Assessment, the GMAT, or the GRE as part of its EMBA program application. EMBA students at Columbia on average have 10 years of work experience, and a $132,00 median base salary prior to enrolling. Currently, Columbia has 535 students enrolled in its EMBA programs: the Friday/Saturday and just Saturday options. Applications require one letter of recommendation, and international students don’t have to submit a TOEFL score to be considered for admission. Columbia EMBA students need to complete 60 credits to graduate.