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Master of Business Administration (MBA)private nonprofit Employment Report 2023

Columbia Business School

Columbia University
New York, NY
2-Year Cost of Attendance
$250,000
Tuition: $168,992 (2-year program)
Sub-15% Selectivity Floor: With an admit rate of 13.5%, this MBA program is tiered strictly as a Reach or Super Reach for all applicants regardless of exceptional test scores or career accomplishments.
Class Admissions Profile
Admit Rate
13.5%
GMAT Quartiles (25th – 50th – 75th)
700 · 732 · 760
Undergrad GPA (25th – 50th – 75th)
3.40 · 3.60 · 3.80
Average Work Experience
5.0 years (60 mos)
Fellowships & Aid
Median Fellowship Grant
$32,000
Students Receiving Fellowships
45.0%
Median Graduate Debt
$88,000
Post-MBA Compensation
Median Starting Base Salary
$175,000
Median Signing Bonus
$30,000
Employed (3 Months Post-Grad)
92.0%

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School 25-75: 700760
School Median: 3.60
Sweet Spot: 3.5 – 6.5 yrs
2-Yr Budget: $80,000
Total 2-Year Student Budget (Savings + Family Support):$80,000
$0 (100% Debt)$100,000$200,000+ (Self-Funded)