The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University is the Southeast's most research-intensive MBA program. Located in Nashville—one of America's fastest-growing cities—Owen offers exceptional access to healthcare, music/entertainment, and technology industries. Known for its collegial culture and strong consulting placement, Owen's small, selective program produces alumni who consistently outperform expectations relative to the school's ranking.
With a class size of 185 students, Owen offers a small, intimate learning environment. The program's 38.0% acceptance rate makes it a competitive but accessible top-tier program.
Graduates report a median starting salary of $148,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 423% after accounting for two years of tuition at $70,728 per year.
How Owen ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News | BBW |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35 | #47 |
| Year | 2026 | 2024 |
Track how Owen's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | #35— |
| 2025 | #35▲ 2 |
| 2024 | #37▲ 1 |
| 2023 | #38▼ 4 |
| 2022 | #34▲ 2 |
| 2021 | #36▼ 2 |
| 2020 | #34— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #47▲ 3 |
| 2022 | #50— |
Rankings data compiled from official publications. Global rankings (FT, QS) include international business schools, so positions may differ from US-only lists.