Ross School of Business
Ann Arbor, United States - Founded 1924
Ross School of Business is the business school of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, founded in 1924. The Full-Time MBA is a two-year program in which all first-year students complete MAP (Multidisciplinary Action Projects), a seven-week, full-time consulting project with a company. The Class of 2027 has 379 students, a mean classic GMAT score of 731 (GMAT Focus mean 681), a mean GPA of 3.43, and 40% international students. For the Class of 2025, the median base salary was $170,000 and the median signing bonus was $30,000; 86.1% received a first job offer within three months of graduation. Consulting took 33.5% of accepted offers, financial services 19.5%, and technology 13.1%. Ross also offers Weekend, Online, and Executive MBA formats and one-year master's programs, including the STEM-designated Master of Business Analytics and the Master of Management.
Class size
379
Avg GMAT
731
Median salary
$170,000
- #34 (joint) Financial Times Global MBA 2026
- #12 (tie) Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools 2026-27 (US)
- #13 U.S. News Best Business Schools 2026
Class profile
Applications
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Avg GPA
3.4
GMAT range
700-770
Intl students
40%
Women
39%
Avg work exp
5.8 yrs
Avg age
-
GRE accepted
Yes
Undergraduate majors
Employment
Median base salary
$170,000
Signing bonus
$30,000
Placement (3 mo)
84.3%
Offers at grad
77.9%
Changed industry
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Changed function
-
Top employers
| Industry | % of class |
|---|---|
| Consulting | 33.5% |
| Financial Services | 19.5% |
| Technology | 13.1% |
| Healthcare | 10.2% |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 8.9% |
| Other | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% |
| Energy | 2.6% |
| Retail | 2.1% |
Programs
| Type | Program | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | Full-time MBA | 24 months | Full-time, on-campus (Ann Arbor) | $76,152/year (Michigan residents), $81,152/year (non-residents and international), 2025-26 rates | 379 |
| Early-career | Deferred MBA | Enroll after 3 to 5 years of work | Admission while still a student; Full-time MBA in Ann Arbor after three to five years of work | Full-time MBA tuition at enrollment | - |
| Part-time MBA | Weekend MBA | 24 months | Part-time, on campus every other weekend | Varies | - |
| Part-time MBA | Online MBA | 30 months | Online with three in-person residencies | Varies | - |
| Executive MBA | Executive MBA | 21 months | Monthly classes, Ann Arbor or Los Angeles | Varies | - |
| Specialized master | Master of Business Analytics | 10 months | Full-time, on-campus | Varies | - |
| Specialized master | Master of Management | 10 months | Full-time, on-campus | Varies | - |
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Admissions
| Round | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 8, 2026 | December 11, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 4, 2027 | March 19, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 29, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
Application fee
$250
Tuition
$76,152/year (Michigan residents), $81,152/year (non-residents and international), 2025-26 rates
Total cost
-
Interview
By invitation only. Conducted by a Ross alum or current MBA student.
English test
Required
Deferral
Deferral requests are considered case by case and are rarely granted.
FAQ
What GMAT score do I need for Michigan Ross?
For the Class of 2027, the mean classic GMAT score (200-800 scale) was 731, with a middle 80% range of 700-770. The mean GMAT Focus score (205-805 scale) was 681, with a middle 80% range of 635-725. Ross has no minimum score and also accepts the GRE, the Executive Assessment, or a Statement of Quantitative Academic Readiness in lieu of a test.
Does Ross publish an acceptance rate?
No. The Ross Full-Time MBA class profile does not publish an acceptance rate.
How many rounds does Ross have?
Three for the 2026-2027 cycle: Round 1 deadline September 8, 2026 (decision December 11, 2026); Round 2 deadline January 4, 2027 (decision March 19, 2027); Round 3 deadline March 29, 2027 (decision May 14, 2027).
What is the median salary for Ross graduates?
For the Class of 2025, the median base salary was $170,000 and the median signing bonus was $30,000. 86.1% received a first job offer within three months of graduation and 91.7% within six months.
Sources
- 1Ross School of Business, Class profile
- 2Ross School of Business, Admissions
- 3Ross School of Business, Employment report (checked October 15, 2026)
Campus photo by MichiganRoss, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.