How to Get Into Columbia Business School MBA

Columbia Business School MBA admissions: GMAT median 729, GRE median 327, 30% acceptance rate. Score requirements, deadlines, and admission tips for 2026.

Score Requirements

GMAT Median: 729 (range: 699-759)
GRE Median: 327 (range: 319-335)
IELTS Minimum: 7.5
TOEFL Minimum: 105
Duolingo Minimum: 130

Class Profile

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Class Size: 846
US News 2026 Rank: #5

Cost & Career Outcomes

Tuition (per year): $84,496
Two-Year Tuition: $168,992
Average Starting Salary: $175,000
Employed within 3 Months: 90%
International Students: 47%
Joint Degrees: JD/MBA, MBA/MIA SIPA, MBA/MS Journalism

Two-year sticker tuition at Columbia is $168,992 before living costs and merit aid. Graduates earn an average starting salary of $175,000, with 90% employed within three months of graduation.

Source: Columbia employment report

Is Your Score Enough?

Sources

Tuition, salary, and employment data: Columbia Business School employment report

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