Admissions + Financial Aid
Begin your journey to business school by considering what you want to get out of an MBA. Maybe you want to immerse yourself in a full-time program. Or maybe the flexibility to work and take classes is the better choice. No matter what you choose, you’ll come away a Kellogg leader, ready to drive the next evolution in business.
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Admissions events
Curious about life at Kellogg? Come experience it for yourself. Choose from campus visits, student and alumni chats, or one of our in-person or virtual events.
Explore your options
Full-Time
Chat with a Kellogg Student: One-Year Program Experience
Sept. 10, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. CT
Virtual
Evening & Weekend
Sept. 10, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PT
In-person
Executive MBA
Executive MBA Class Visit (Evanston) | Macroeconomics
Sept. 20, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT
In-person
Applying to a Kellogg MBA program
Our variety of programs to help you achieve your goals in the format that works best for you.
Take our quizto see which one is right for you.
Kellogg Future Leaders (deferred MBA)
Typical career experience
No professional work experience at time of application
Ideal if you are...
- An undergraduate in your last year of school
- Looking to secure your spot in a top MBA program while you get a few years of professional work experience
Upcoming deadlines
April 23, 2025
Decision dates
June 25, 2025
How to apply to Kellogg Future Leaders
Kellogg Future Leaders
Full-Time MBA Admissions
Typical career experience
3-7 years of full-time work or military service
Ideal if you are...
- Looking for an immersive, full-time experience while switching or accelerating your career
View the Full-Time class profile
Upcoming deadlines
Round 1: Sept. 11, 2024
Round 2: Jan. 8, 2025
Round 3: April 2, 2025
Decision dates
Round 1: Dec. 11, 2024
Round 2: March 26, 2025
Round 3: May 7, 2025
How to apply to the Full-Time MBA
Full-Time MBA Admissions
Typical career experience
3-10 years* of full-time work or military service
*represents mid-80% range
Ideal if you are...
- Looking to advance your current career path, launch a new business or pivot careers all while workingandtaking courses at your own pace
Upcoming deadlines
Winter: Sept. 25, 2024
Spring: Jan. 8, 2025
Summer: March 26, 2025
Fall: June 4, 2025
Decision dates
Most applicants can expect to receive a decision within 6-8 weeks after applying.
Executive MBA Admissions
Typical career experience
10-23 years* of full-time work or military service with the ability to demonstrate career growth
*represents mid-80% range
Ideal if you are...
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An experienced professional looking to deepen your strategic thinking while amplifying, shifting or launching the next phase of your career
View the Executive MBA class profile
Upcoming deadlines
Aug. 14, 2024
Oct. 2, 2024*
Jan. 8, 2025
April 2, 2025
June 4, 2025**
* Last deadline to apply for Winter 2025 start
** Last deadline to apply for Fall 2025 start
Decision dates
Candidates are admitted on a rolling basis and will be notified once a decision has been made.
How to apply to the Executive MBA
Executive MBA Admissions
Qualities we value in Kellogg candidates
Work experience, test scores and GPA are important parts of every application, but they aren’t everything. We take many more things into account, including your values, goals, interpersonal skills, leadership qualities and the impact you’ve had on your organization.
High IQ, high EQ
Business is always changing, and over time hard skills can become a commodity. This is why we value those who approach business challenges with a mix of technical skills and emotional intelligence.
Willingness to grow and adapt
Nothing in business stays the same. Kellogg leaders evolve as the business world shifts by staying curious and innovative.
The power of teams
No one can do it alone. We believe the best leaders rely on compassionate collaboration as a way to strengthen work, perspectives and outcomes.
A different perspective
Understanding the power of varying perspectives is a key part of being a Kellogg leader. We believe diversity in thought and lived-experience leads to the best ideas, solutions and opportunities.
Apply to other Kellogg offerings
PhD degree
Doctoral admissions
Become an expert in your field and apply that mastery to global, real-world problems.
MiM
Master in Management
Business fundamentals for recent grads with little to no work experience.
Certificate program
Undergraduate Certificate Admissions
For current Northwestern undergrads looking for early career business preparation.
Non-degree offerings
Executive Education
Transform your career, team or organization with targeted executive programs across general management and leadership to accounting and digital analysis.
Maximizing your financial aid options
There’s more than one way to finance your MBA. In fact, did you know that more than 60% of students* have benefited from some form of financial aid? Our team of experts are here to help you navigate a range of options and processes.
Financial aid experts
You can connect with specialists in every program to help you find and understand how to apply for the best finance options for your education.
- Full-Time MBA Tuition + Financial Aid
- Executive MBA Tuition + Financial Aid
*Full-Time Program only
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