Indiana Kelley offers one of the best ROI values in MBA education. Known for its strong marketing and finance programs, Kelley's collaborative culture and extensive corporate partnerships provide strong career outcomes at an affordable price.
With a class size of 203 students, Kelley offers a small, intimate learning environment. The program's 35.0% acceptance rate makes it a competitive but accessible top-tier program.
Graduates report a median starting salary of $152,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 607% after accounting for two years of tuition at $53,754 per year.
How Kelley ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News | FT | BBW | QS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21 | #50 | #23 | #42 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Track how Kelley's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | #21▲ 2 |
| 2025 | #23— |
| 2024 | #23— |
| 2023 | #23— |
| 2022 | #23— |
| 2021 | #23— |
| 2020 | #23— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #50▼ 2 |
| 2024 | #48▲ 1 |
| 2023 | #49▲ 2 |
| 2022 | #51▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #52▼ 2 |
| 2020 | #50— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #23— |
| 2022 | #23— |
| 2020 | #23— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #42▲ 1 |
| 2024 | #43▲ 1 |
| 2023 | #44▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #45▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #46▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #47— |
Rankings data compiled from official publications. Global rankings (FT, QS) include international business schools, so positions may differ from US-only lists.