Poets&Quants Top Business Schools

Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business

#25

Contact Georgina Hannah with any questions. Profile updated: September 29, 2026.

Contact Information

Location:
Rafik B. Hariri Building Suite 390
37th and O Streets NW
Washington D.C. 20057
Admissions Office:
202-687-4200

School Data

Annual Tuition: 70,108 $

Annual Tuition Non-Resident: 70,108 $

Acceptance Rate: 64%

Full-Time Enrollment: 248

Average GPA: 3.3

Median GMAT: 700

Median GRE: 318

International: 44%

Minority: 23%

Average Age: 29

Female: 31%

Male: 69%

Application Deadlines: Early Action: September 9, 2026 | Round 1: October 1, 2026 | Round 2: January 6, 2027 | Round 3: April 1, 2027 | Round 4: May 17, 2027

The Georgetown McDonough MBA: What You Need To Know

Georgetown McDonough is the business school for changemakers. Passionate problem-solvers come here to experience an exceptional educational environment that draws from our rich tradition of values-based education and a mindset that explores the intersection of business and global affairs. A Georgetown MBA isn’t just a degree; it’s a launch pad for lasting impact.

The Georgetown MBA is offered in three formats: Full-time, Flex, and Flex MBA Online. This allows students to pursue their career goals in a way that best fits their lives. Each program is built on the same foundation of a commitment to principled leadership rooted in Georgetown’s values, a focus on data and AI fluency, and experiential opportunities that connect you with real-world challenges. Through hands-on consulting projects, global experiences, and a tight-knit network that spans industries and continents, students graduate ready to influence organizations around the world.

“One component of Georgetown McDonough that stood out to me from the get-go was the caliber and commitment of the Career Center…I knew I needed to seek out an MBA program that had a very strong Career Center, alumni connections, and relationships with leading businesses to guide me through these transformative years and decisions. It became clear to me Georgetown McDonough has all of those resources – and more,” says Gracie Akin (MBA ’26)

Georgetown McDonough is shaping MBAs who are ready to tackle the fields of the future—AI, analytics, and the future of work; the business of health; and the business of sustainability. In pursuit of knowledge and impact, the Georgetown MBA equips you to solve complex challenges and lead for the common good.

Rankings Data For Georgetown McDonough

Ranking Poets&Quants
2025-2026 25
2024-2025 25
2023-2024 24
2022-2023 25
2021-2022 23

MBA Program Consideration Set:

Stretch Schools:

UCLA,
North Carolina,
Texas at Austin,
Emory

Match Schools:

Indiana,
USC,
Minnesota,
Notre Dame

Safe Schools:

Washington University,
Rice,
Vanderbilt,
Texas A&M

Top 5 Feeder Schools (Enrolled Students)

  1. New York University
  2. University of Michigan
  3. UNC Chapel Hill
  4. United States Military Academy
  5. University of Virginia

Relevant Features

Meet Georgetown McDonough’s MBA Class Of 2026
2025 MBA To Watch: Lynette-Ann Fleischer-Djoleto, Georgetown University (McDonough)
2025 MBA To Watch: Robert Fenton, Georgetown University (McDonough)
Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Brianna Belisle, Georgetown University (McDonough)
Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Jamal Starling, Georgetown University (McDonough)
Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Gracie Akin, Georgetown University (McDonough)

Career Stats

Reporting Year: 2025

Compensation

  • Average Base Salary: 146,265 $
  • Median Base Salary: 145,500 $
  • Average Signing Bonus: 33,768 $

Timing of Acceptance

  • Accepted Job by 3 Months After Graduation: 75%
  • First Offer Received by 3 Months After Graduation: 78%

Employment by Industry

Industry % Employed
Consulting 25%
Consumer Products 4%
Financial Services 25%
Government 2%
Healthcare 5%
Hospitality 5%
Manufacturing 6%
Real Estate 8%
Technology 16%
Nonprofit/Education 4%

Top Hiring Companies

Amazon
Bank of America
Boston Consulting Group
Bristol Myers Squibb
Deloitte
EY
Jefferies Financial Group
JPMorganChase
M&T Bank Corporation
McKinsey & Company
Microsoft
OASIS Energy Partners
PwC
U.S. Department of the State