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Ross School of Business FAQ

Answers to common questions about Michigan Ross Full-Time MBA admissions, GMAT scores, deadlines, outcomes, and costs.

Admissions

Does Ross publish an acceptance rate?

No. The Ross Full-Time MBA class profile does not publish an acceptance rate.

What GMAT score do I need for 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. It also accepts the GRE (Class of 2027 means: Quant 163, Verbal 160) and the Executive Assessment, or a Statement of Quantitative Academic Readiness in lieu of a test.

What GPA do I need for Ross?

The mean GPA for the Class of 2027 was 3.43, with a middle 80% range of 3.0-3.84. Ross has no minimum GPA.

Program

How long is the Ross MBA program?

The Full-Time MBA is a two-year, on-campus program in Ann Arbor. All first-year students complete MAP, a seven-week, full-time consulting project in the second half of the winter term.

What is the class size at Ross?

The Class of 2027 has 379 students.

How international is the Ross MBA?

40% of the Class of 2027 are international students, from 32 countries.

What percentage of the Ross class are women?

39% of the Class of 2027 are women.

Career

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.

What is the job placement rate at Ross?

For the Class of 2025, 86.1% received a first job offer within three months of graduation and 84.3% had accepted an offer within three months.

What are the top industries for Ross graduates?

For the Class of 2025: consulting 33.5% of accepted offers, financial services 19.5%, technology 13.1%.

Financial

How much is tuition at Ross?

2025-26 Full-Time MBA tuition was $76,152 per year for Michigan residents and $81,152 for non-residents and international students.

What is the application fee for Ross?

The application fee is $250. It is waived for several groups, including U.S. military members and veterans and applicants who attend a Ross Full-Time MBA event before applying.

Application

What essays are required for the Ross application?

Two: Career Aspirations (300 words) and Impact and Growth (200 words, one of three prompts). See the essays page for the full prompts.

How many recommendation letters does Ross require?

One, using the GMAC Common Recommendation Form. Ross says a current or former supervisor is ideal.

Does Ross require the TOEFL or IELTS?

Non-native English speakers show proficiency with the TOEFL iBT, PTE, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test. Applicants whose undergraduate degree was taught in English are exempt, and others can submit an essay with alternative evidence of proficiency.

Does Ross accept test waivers?

In lieu of a test score, any applicant can submit a Statement of Quantitative Academic Readiness; no separate application or pre-approval is required. MCAT, LSAT, PCAT, DAT, or OAT scores can be included in that statement.

Culture

What is the teaching method at Ross?

The signature course is MAP (Multidisciplinary Action Projects): all first-year MBAs spend seven weeks full time on a consulting project with a company, choosing from more than 75 projects. 40% of MAP projects are with companies outside the United States.

Where is Ross located?

Ross School of Business is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.

What undergraduate backgrounds do Ross students have?

Class of 2027 undergraduate majors: business and economics 37%, social science and humanities 22%, engineering 20%, computer science 7%, other 14%.

How is Ross ranked?

Financial Times Global MBA 2026: #34 (joint). U.S. News Best Business Schools 2026: #13.

Sources

  1. 1. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Class of 2027 Student Profile
  2. 2. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Application Requirements (2026-2027 cycle)
  3. 3. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Admissions (2026-2027 deadlines)
  4. 4. Michigan Ross, 2025 Employment Data for Full-Time MBA
  5. 5. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Tuition and Financial Aid (2025-2026 rates)
  6. 6. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Admissions FAQs
  7. 7. Michigan Ross, MAP: Multidisciplinary Action Projects
  8. 8. Financial Times, Global MBA ranking 2026: University of Michigan: Ross
  9. 9. U.S. News & World Report, 2026 Best Business Schools: University of Michigan--Ann Arbor (Ross)