Northwestern University (Kellogg)

Evanston, IL

Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	255
Graduation rate, 2020-23	93%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	94%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	DNP
Total approximate cost	$195,934
Standardized testing required?	No
Yield, 2023–24	77%
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	9.2
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	14.7

The Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management's executive MBA program requires English proficiency exam scores for non-native speakers. However, exceptions apply. For example, exams can be waived for students with previous U.S.-based college degrees. Plus, standardized test scores are optional unless the applicant doesn't have an undergraduate degree. The middle 80% of currently enrolled students have 10–22 years of prior work experience. Each core EMBA course has an average of 60 students, and each student must take at least 28.5 credits to graduate. The program is available in Miami, FL, and Evanston, IL. The last deadline to apply for the part-time program's fall semester is June 5.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	33%
Median base salary of new grads	$175,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$83,610
Median GMAT	740

The Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management's two-year MBA program requires applicants to submit two letters of recommendation, with most candidates bringing over two years of work experience. The average class size is 54 students, with the fall 2023 semester seeing more than 1400 entrants. Concentrations include social impact, technology management, venture capital, and private equity. International students must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores to meet the English proficiency requirements. The application deadline for fall is April 2, and the application fee is $250.

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Traditional MBA — Sustainability Overview

Acceptance rate	33%
Median base salary of new grads	$175,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$83,610
Median GMAT	740

Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management offers a two-year MBA program requiring two letters of recommendation from applicants, with most candidates having over two years of work experience. The average class size is 54 students, and the fall 2023 semester saw more than 1400 entrants. Concentrations include social impact, technology management, venture capital, and private equity. International students must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores to demonstrate English proficiency. The application deadline for fall is April 2, with a $250 application fee. Northwestern University (Kellogg) is ranked No. 3 on Fortune's flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in social impact.

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Traditional MBA — Healthcare Management Overview

Acceptance rate	33%
Median base salary of new grads	$175,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$83,610
Median GMAT	740

Applicants to Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management students must submit two letters of recommendation and most candidates bring over two years of work experience. TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are also required to meet the English proficiency requirements. The application deadline for fall is April 2, and the application fee is $250. Kellogg is ranked No. 3 on Fortune's flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in healthcare.

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