Overview
Founded in 1969, the Owen Graduate School of Management is Vanderbilt University's business school, built to provide rigorous management education with a distinctly collegial and interdisciplinary approach. Owen has developed a strong reputation for finance, healthcare management, and general management education, drawing on Vanderbilt's broader academic strengths and Nashville's emergence as a major healthcare and business hub. The school is particularly well regarded among small, elite MBA programs for its low student-to-faculty ratio and highly personalized career coaching.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Total students | 900 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 35% |
| Graduation rate | 97% |
| Average starting salary | $130,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $62,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $62,500 |
| Room & board | $18,000 |
| Average financial aid | $35,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 80% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Regular deadline | April 1 |
Top Programs
- Finance
- Healthcare Management
- Marketing
- Strategy
- Human and Organizational Performance
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.