Northwestern UniversityKellogg School of Management

Full-Time MBA

Degree awarded by Northwestern University

MBAFull-timeOn-campus

Location: Evanston, Illinois, USA
Duration: Two-Year and One-Year options
Teaching language: English
Next verified deadline: January 6, 2027 (Round 2)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

Kellogg offers six Full-Time MBA formats: One-Year, Two-Year, MBAi, MMM, JD-MBA and MD-MBA. Applicants choose the format that fits their goals, and the One-Year format requires previous study in business or economics.

Duration: Two-Year and One-Year options Source: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus: Evanston — Evanston, Illinois, USA2211 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
Joint / dual degrees: JD-MBA · MD-MBA

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.

Applicant category	Amount	Fee basis	Period
All applicants — One-Year MBA	USD 123,600 Source: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026	(fee basis not stated by the school)	2026-2027
All applicants — Two-Year MBA	USD 88,536 Source: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026	(fee basis not stated by the school)	2026-2027

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification: A bachelor's or equivalent degree from an accredited institution by the time of matriculation is required.Source: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience: Minimum 2 years (published requirement)At least two years of full-time work experience is strongly recommended (except the Deferred Enrollment Program).Source: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays: RequiredWritten and video essaysSource: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References: Required2 referencesSource: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee: USD 250Source: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GRE General Test: One accepted test requiredGMAT or GRE requiredSource: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT (classic): One accepted test requiredGMAT or GRE required, single sitting, no superscores; no preference between testsSource: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT: Not verifiedInternational candidates are also assessed on TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test ProSource: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

Intake	Round	Deadline	Applicants	Status
Not stated	Round 1	September 9, 2026Source: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Passed
Not stated	Round 2	January 6, 2027Source: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Not stated	Round 3	March 31, 2027Source: kellogg.northwestern.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.

Accreditation

No accreditation verified. This does not mean the school or program is unaccredited.

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