Kellogg MBA FAQ: Admissions, GMAT, Deadlines, Cost and Careers
Answers to common questions about the Kellogg Full-Time MBA, from Kellogg's admissions, class profile, tuition and employment pages.
Admissions
What is the acceptance rate at Kellogg?
Kellogg's Class of 2027 profile does not include an acceptance rate.
What GMAT score do I need for Kellogg?
Kellogg has no minimum score. The Two-Year MBA Class of 2027 averaged 687 on the GMAT Focus Edition (205-805 scale) and 733 on the classic GMAT (200-800 scale).
Does Kellogg prefer the GMAT or the GRE?
No. Kellogg gives no preference to either test. Scores must come from a single sitting; superscores are not accepted. The Class of 2027 averaged 162 Verbal and 162 Quant on the GRE.
What GPA do I need for Kellogg?
Kellogg publishes no minimum GPA. The Class of 2027 averaged 3.68, with GPAs ranging from 2.7 to 4.0.
When are the Kellogg deadlines for 2026-2027?
Round 1: September 9, 2026 (decision December 9, 2026). Round 2: January 6, 2027 (decision March 24, 2027). Round 3: March 31, 2027 (decision May 12, 2027).
Programs and class
Which full-time MBA programs does Kellogg offer?
Six: One-Year, Two-Year, MBAi, MMM, JD-MBA and MD-MBA. Applicants may apply to one full-time program per year and may name one alternate after submitting.
When does the Two-Year MBA start?
In September. The One-Year MBA runs June to June.
What is the class size at Kellogg?
The Two-Year MBA Class of 2027 has 534 students. The One-Year MBA Class of 2026 has 118.
How international is the Kellogg MBA?
International students make up 37% of the Two-Year MBA Class of 2027.
Careers
What is the median salary for Kellogg graduates?
For the Two-Year MBA Class of 2025, the median base salary was $175,000 and the median signing bonus was $30,000.
What share of Kellogg graduates have jobs after graduation?
For the Two-Year MBA Class of 2025, 85.5% of job seekers had accepted an offer by three months after graduation, and Kellogg reports 90% by six months.
What are the top industries for Kellogg graduates?
For the Class of 2025: consulting 38%, financial services 21%, technology 19%, consumer packaged goods 9% and healthcare 6%.
Cost
How much is Kellogg tuition?
Two-Year MBA tuition for 2026-27 is $88,536. One-Year MBA tuition is $123,600.
What is the total cost of attendance at Kellogg?
Kellogg estimates first-year expenses of $130,072 for the Two-Year MBA in 2026-27, including tuition, food and housing, insurance and fees.
What is the application fee?
$250. It is waived for active duty U.S. military and veterans, and for candidates employed by Teach For America, Title 1 schools, AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps within the past three years.
Application
What essays does Kellogg require?
One written essay in two parts, 550 words max, plus five video essay questions due 96 hours after the deadline. Reapplicants answer one more 250-word prompt.
How many recommendation letters does Kellogg require?
Two. Ideally one comes from a current supervisor or manager.
Does Kellogg require the TOEFL or IELTS?
Non-native English speakers submit a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score unless they completed a degree taught only in English or worked in the United States or another English-speaking nation for two consecutive years within the last five years.
Does Kellogg offer test waivers for the Full-Time MBA?
No. The Full-Time MBA requires a GMAT or GRE score. The Evening & Weekend MBA accepts EA, MCAT and LSAT scores and offers test waivers to applicants who meet set criteria.
Is the Kellogg interview in person?
No. All Full-Time MBA interviews are virtual and by invitation.
Sources
- 1. Kellogg School of Management, How to apply to a Full-Time MBA
- 2. Kellogg School of Management, Class Profile: Our 2027 Kellogg Leaders
- 3. Kellogg School of Management, Full-Time MBA Career Outcomes (Class of 2025)
- 4. Kellogg School of Management, Full-Time MBA Tuition + Aid (2026-2027)