01 · Class profile
Who is in the WashU Olin MBA class
Olin shows these on its Full-Time MBA Student Snapshot page as a typical cohort, based on the class profiles of its 2026, 2027 and 2028 graduates. It is a blended figure, not one class.
Olin labels the work-experience figure only as years of work experience, with no average or median. Its FAQ says the median for the past three years is 4.3 years. This page uses the Student Snapshot figure.
Gender (share of students)
Citizenship (share of students)
Share of the cohort by citizenship, as Olin splits it. Olin shows 20 countries under citizenship. It does not publish a breakdown by country or region on the page we read.
Undergraduate major (share of students)
Science / Engineering / STEM
30% Humanities & Social Sciences
25% Olin's own label for the second group is Natural Science / Engineering / STEM.
Industry before the MBA (share of students)
Financial Services and FinTech
16% CPG + Retail/E-commerce
10% Manufacturing/Industrial
6% Share of the cohort by industry of prior work, with Olin's own groupings (CPG is Consumer Packaged Goods) and its own Other bucket, which is listed last. Olin publishes no breakdown by function on the page we read.
Test scores
| Test | Average | Median | Range |
|---|
| GMAT (Olin does not say Focus or Classic) | 676 | Not published | Not published |
| GRE Verbal | Not published | 164 | Not published |
| GRE Quant | Not published | 168 | Not published |
Olin shows the GMAT as an average and the GRE as medians, with range bars but no numbers. It publishes no GRE Analytical Writing figure or count of score submitters. Olin's pages differ: its FAQ chart shows GMAT 702 and GRE Quant 166. This page uses the Student Snapshot.
Olin gives a median undergraduate GPA of 3.6 on a 0.0 to 4.0 scale. Olin's FAQ says there is no minimum work experience. Olin lists the programme as the Full-Time MBA, in two years.
Where do you sit in this class? Enter your score, experience and profile and see your position and interview risk.
Check my chances02 · Placements
Where WashU Olin MBA graduates go
These come from Olin's Full-Time MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report, the latest report Olin links. It is a scanned PDF that we read as images, so small figures may carry a reading error. We found no Class of 2025 report on the pages we read.
Olin's report calls its pay table an Annual Compensation Summary. Olin shows the amounts with a dollar sign and no currency code. Salary and signing bonus are reported separately, and 41 graduates reported a salary and 29 a signing bonus. This page does not add them up.
| Measure | What Olin reports |
|---|
| Median salary | $126,000 |
| Average salary | $126,773 |
| Salary range | $73,500 to $200,000 |
| Average signing bonus | $37,748 |
Olin's other pages give other figures without a class. Its Career Prospects page shows $130,000 median base salary and 39% of job offers from internship conversions. Its Full-Time MBA page shows $162,560 average compensation (salary + bonus) for the graduating class of 2025, with no counts.
Who is counted (share of 91 graduates, Class of 2024)
Not seeking employment
24% Share of the 91 graduates. Of the 22 not seeking, Olin lists 7 starting a new business, 2 in continuing education, 1 postponing the job search, none company-sponsored and 12 for other reasons.
Job offers (share of the 67 graduates seeking employment)
No offer reported by 3 months
19% Share of the 67 seeking employment. Offer within 3 months means within three months after graduation. Olin puts its three-month job offer rate at 81% (54 of 67) and its three-month acceptance rate at 78% (52 of 67). Acceptances: 60% by graduation, 18% more within three months.
Function of accepted jobs (share of 52 accepted jobs)
Share of the 52 accepted jobs, rounded as in Olin's report, so the bars add to 101. Other is Olin's own bucket and is listed last.
| Function | Average salary | Median salary | Highest | Lowest |
|---|
| Finance/Accounting | $132,806 | $134,900 | $200,000 | $73,500 |
| General Management | $131,829 | $129,000 | $150,000 | $120,000 |
| Other | $127,200 | $130,000 | $130,000 | $121,000 |
| Marketing/Sales | $120,500 | $130,000 | $142,000 | $80,000 |
| Operations/Logistics | $119,333 | $118,000 | $130,000 | $110,000 |
| Consulting | $112,333 | $112,000 | $135,000 | $90,000 |
Industry of accepted jobs (share of 52 accepted jobs)
Consumer Packaged Goods
4% Share of the 52 accepted jobs, rounded as in Olin's report, so the bars add to 102. Other is Olin's own bucket and is listed last.
| Industry | Average salary | Median salary |
|---|
| Technology | $136,477 | $142,000 |
| Financial Services | $124,500 | $120,000 |
| Manufacturing | $123,333 | $125,000 |
| Health Care | $122,200 | $125,000 |
| Consulting | $96,667 | $90,000 |
Olin hides pay where fewer than three graduates reported it, so other industries have no row. It shows 13 reporting in Technology and 11 in Financial Services.
Region of accepted jobs (share of 52 accepted jobs)
Share of accepted jobs by region, as Olin groups them. All the regions Olin shows are in North America.
How graduates found the job
| Route | Share of accepted jobs |
|---|
| Graduate-facilitated | 54%: internship conversion 25%, online postings 15%, personal contacts 10%, other 4%. |
| School-facilitated | 46%: career centre job fairs and employer events 19%, school network and resources 15%, internship conversion 10%, school job postings 2%. |
Olin's report shows internship conversion in each route but no total. Adding the two rows gives 35% (18 of 52 accepted jobs). Olin's Career Prospects page gives 39% of job offers without a class.
Employers
Olin's report lists organisations hiring Full-Time MBA students alphabetically, with no counts per employer. Examples: Amazon, Apple, Bank of America, Boeing, Capital One, ExxonMobil, General Mills, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, Microsoft, Walmart and Wells Fargo.
Olin's Career Prospects page lists employers that hire, among them Amazon, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, Eli Lilly & Company, EY-Parthenon, FedEx, Salesforce and Starbucks, and says it has more than 28,000 alumni.
03 · Fees and scholarships
What it costs, and how to pay less
$36,350
tuition per semester
Olin's cost page shows Fall 2026 entry, at 2026-27 academic year rates and assuming graduation in May 2028. The total of $150,920 is four semesters of $37,730. Olin shows the amounts in dollars.
| Item | Per semester |
|---|
| Tuition | $36,350 |
| Program Fee | $900 |
| Student Government Fee | $130 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $350 |
| Total shown | $37,730 |
Olin's cost page conflicts with itself: it calls the $72,700 tuition the estimated tuition for the entire programme, but it equals two semesters of $36,350, and the $150,920 total equals four semesters. This page shows the per-semester figures and the four-semester total.
Olin says tuition and fees can rise during the programme, typically 3% to 5% a year, set each spring. Rates for Fall 2027 entry are not on the page we read. Extra semesters beyond the set number carry tuition at a credit rate.
The table leaves out housing, living costs, books and health insurance. Olin says Washington University requires full-time degree-seeking students to carry health insurance: buy its plan or prove other cover, or you are enrolled in the plan and billed.
Olin says it charges no application fee for the Full-Time MBA. It does not publish an enrolment deposit amount or date on the cost page, the apply page or the FAQ.
Scholarships
Olin says every admitted applicant is automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, with no separate application unless noted. The criteria are those for admission, 'but at a more competitive level'. You are told in writing at the point of admission.
| Scholarship | What you get and who it is for |
|---|
| Olin Health Leadership Scholarship | Up to $100,000. Emerging leaders committed to improving health and healthcare, including providers, clinicians, life science and health tech professionals, consultants, entrepreneurs and career switchers. |
| Gateway Leaders Scholarship | Up to $100,000. Applicants with meaningful ties or a demonstrated commitment to the St. Louis region and a track record of leadership or service. |
| Olin Entrepreneurial Leaders Scholarship | Up to $60,000. Future entrepreneurs, startup team members, social entrepreneurs, as well as those pursuing corporate innovation, venture capital, private equity or consulting. |
| Olin Ownership & Private Enterprise Scholarship | Up to $60,000. Family business successors, aspiring owners, entrepreneurship through acquisition candidates and private equity professionals. |
| Olin Finance & Capital Markets Scholarship | Up to $60,000. High-achieving applicants with strong quantitative, analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities, and a background or strong interest in corporate finance, investment management, private equity, venture capital, fintech or wealth management. |
Olin's FAQ says you select the signature scholarships you want inside the application and complete a brief survey. You may be considered for several but awarded only one, and it may be combined with Olin's Dean's Scholarship. Olin does not publish Dean's Scholarship amounts.
Olin also lists The Consortium, The Forte Foundation, Reaching Out and resources for U.S. military veterans.
Loans and funding
Olin names WashU Graduate Center funding opportunities, outside scholarships, Federal Student Aid and private student loans. It does not publish loan terms or the share of students on aid on the page we read.
Could your profile earn a scholarship? Check where you stand before you apply.
Check my chances04 · Rounds and deadlines
Which round, and by when
Olin lists four rounds for Fall 2027. Round 1 has closed and its decisions are due by 12th Nov 2026. Round 2 is the next deadline. All deadlines are 11:59 pm CT, and the decision dates are Olin's 'Notification by' dates.
Round 18th Oct 2026
- Interviews:
- Not published
- Decision:
- 12th Nov 2026
Round 27th Jan 2027
- Interviews:
- Not published
- Decision:
- 18th Feb 2027
Round 325th Feb 2027
- Interviews:
- Not published
- Decision:
- 1st Apr 2027
Round 415th Apr 2027
- Interviews:
- Not published
- Decision:
- 13th May 2027
Olin also lists Rolling Admissions after the 15th Apr 2027 deadline, with a decision before the programme starts. It does not publish interview windows, a waitlist process, an offer-acceptance date or an enrolment deposit date on the pages we read.
Olin says applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, starting around the deadline of each round. Test scores sent after you submit may not be in the committee's review for that round.
Not sure which round to aim for? We look at your file and tell you.
Check my chances05 · Clubs and activities
Life outside class
Olin's Student Organizations page groups graduate organisations under six headings. It gives names only, with no activity description for any club and no club count, so this page lists the names without activities.
Career focused
Olin Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Club; Olin Big Data Association; Olin Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Association; Olin Family Business Program; Olin Finance Club; Olin Healthcare and Life Sciences Club; Olin Marketing Association; Olin Sports, Media and Entertainment Club; Olin Strategy and Consulting Association; Olin Supply Chain and Operations Association; Olin Technology Club; Quantitative Finance Club.
Community service
Olin Cares (MBA); Olin Net Impact; Olin St. Louis Impact Initiative.
Global and geographic
Olin Africa Business Club; Olin East and Southeast Asia Club; Olin Greater China Club; Olin India Club; Olin Latin America Business Association.
Olin affairs
Graduate Business Student Association; SMP Council (Specialized Master's).
Professional fraternities
Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi); Beta Alpha Psi (BAP); Delta Sigma Pi (DSP); Phi Gamma Nu (PGN).
Special interests
Consortium @ Olin; Olin Beer & Mead Society; Olin Black MBA Association; Olin Outdoors; Olin Veteran Association; Olin Wine Club; Olin Women in Business.
Olin says activities fairs at the beginning of each term let you meet student organisation representatives, and that you can also join WashU-wide organisations.
Clubs tied to a specialization
| Specialization | Club Olin ties to it |
|---|
| Business Analytics | Olin Big Data Association |
| Consulting | Olin Strategy and Consulting Association |
| Entrepreneurship | Olin Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Association |
| Corporate Finance, FinTech, Wealth & Asset Management | Olin Finance Club |
| Brand & Product Management | Olin Marketing Association |
| Marketing Analytics | Olin Marketing Association |
| Business of Health | Olin Healthcare and Life Sciences Club |
| Operations & Supply Chain | Olin Supply Chain and Operations Association |
Olin says each specialization includes co-curricular activities, alumni networking and job search strategies, and that clubs give you chances to show leadership in front of key influencers in your field. Its centres include the Center for Analytics and Business Insights and the Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation.
Learning outside class
| Event | What it is |
|---|
| Center for Experiential Learning practicums | For-credit projects where students work in teams with real organisations, including for-profit companies, nonprofits, startups and small businesses, to solve a business challenge, present recommendations and deliver outcomes. |
| Named in two specializations | Olin names the CEL Practicum under Consulting and the CEL Entrepreneur Consulting Team under Entrepreneurship. |
06 · Process
From application to decision
Submit the application
Complete the online application with the required items: a one-page resume, unofficial academic transcripts, the required essay, the career prompt and, for international applicants, English proficiency scores. Olin charges no application fee.
Olin says decisions are made on applications submitted by 11:59 pm CT on the deadline.
Committee reviewAfter the deadline
Olin says its Admissions Committee reviews each applicant with objective and subjective criteria, takes a holistic approach and uses no formula. Reviews happen on an ongoing basis, starting around each round's deadline.
Olin says test scores sent after you submit may not be in review for that round.
Interview
Olin does not mention an interview step on the apply page, the FAQ or the programme page we read. It does not say whether interviews are held.
DecisionBy the notification date
Olin notifies you by the 'Notification by' date shown for your round in section 04. If you are offered a scholarship, you are told in writing at the point of admission.
WaitlistNot published
Olin does not publish a waitlist process on the pages we read.
After admissionTo enrol
Official transcripts and valid official test scores are due no later than two weeks before the start of orientation programming for those who enrol. Olin does not publish an enrolment deposit amount or date.
Olin says the unofficial versions are enough to apply.
07 · What you need
What goes into the application
1. Eligibility
Olin says applicants must hold the equivalent of a US bachelor's degree from an accredited institution at the time of enrolment. It says most international three-year degrees meet this requirement; its FAQ says a Higher National Diploma (HND) is not equivalent to a bachelor's degree. Olin's FAQ says there is no minimum work experience.
Olin says WES or ECE evaluations are not required.
2. GMAT or GRE
Olin recommends a GMAT or GRE but does not require one, and says no waiver is needed. Without a score the committee considers factors such as a strong undergraduate GPA, quantitative skills, an advanced or terminal degree (JD, MD, PhD, quantitative MS), a quantitative professional certificate (CPA, CFA), a military officer's rank, or an expired GMAT or GRE. Codes: GMAT R4T-WG-61, GRE 6929.
Olin says scores must be released on submission, online versions of the GMAT and GRE are accepted, and unofficial scores are enough for the decision. It does not say Focus or Classic, does not publish a score validity period or minimum scores, and does not mention the Executive Assessment.
3. English test
Olin says most international applicants (non-US citizens or non-US permanent residents) must submit a TOEFL iBT (5.0 on the new scale or 90 on the old), IELTS Academic 6.5, GATEWAY English 495 or Duolingo 125, valid up to the application deadline. Expired scores are not accepted. TOEFL code 6929.
Olin says exemptions are reviewed by the Office of the Provost and requested in the application portal. Its FAQ says citizens of countries on its exemption list can get a waiver and others are reviewed case by case.
4. Essays
Olin's apply page lists a required essay, a required career prompt and two optional essays.
Essay: Personal statement (required, 500 words maximum)
At WashU Olin, we recognize that our community is comprised of individuals who come to us from different pathways and perspectives. Similarly, each student's journey during and after the program is unique. Please provide a personal statement that describes how your life experiences have shaped your decision to apply to graduate school and how you believe WashU Olin will help you achieve your long-term professional and personal goals.
Essay: Career prompt (required, 250 words maximum)
Please describe your ideal career path after graduation from business school. In your response, outline your immediate post-graduation role, as well as your mid- and long-term career aspirations, and explain how this degree will help you achieve them.
Optional essay 1 (250 words maximum)
What distinguishes WashU Olin from other programs you are considering, and why is that important to you?
Optional essay 2 (250 words maximum)
Is there anything else you would like to share? If so, please provide additional information not previously addressed in the application that would help the admissions committee assess your candidacy.
Olin's FAQ says the optional essay can explain employment gaps or academic-history concerns, and is required if you select that you have a history of criminal or university violations. Olin mentions no video or written assessment on the pages we read.
5. Resume and transcripts
Olin requires a one-page resume. It accepts a longer one but encourages concise descriptions. Unofficial transcripts are accepted for the decision.
6. Recommendations
Olin's FAQ says letters of recommendation are not required, and the required items on its apply page include no reference.
08 · What Olin wants
How Olin reads your file
Olin says each applicant is considered by its Admissions Committee using both objective and subjective criteria, with no formula, and that it takes a holistic approach with specific interest in the six areas below. It publishes no weighting.
| Olin looks at | In plain words |
|---|
| Academic ability | Olin names it. It asks for unofficial transcripts and recommends a GMAT or GRE, and it lists what it looks at in place of a score. |
| Professional potential | Olin names it. It asks for a one-page resume and a career prompt on your immediate post-graduation role and your mid- and long-term aspirations. |
| Leadership qualities | Olin names it. Its signature scholarships describe the leadership they are for, for example a track record of leadership or service for Gateway Leaders. |
| Communication and interpersonal skills | Olin names it. It does not say which part of the application it reads for this. |
| Demonstrated achievements | Olin names it. It does not say which part of the application it reads for this. |
| Motivation | Olin names it. The personal statement asks how your life experiences shaped your decision to apply and how Olin will help you reach your goals. |
Olin does not say which application item it uses to judge which area. The pointers above are the items that cover similar ground.
Olin also says it keeps a relatively small class on purpose so every student has an individualised experience, and that it values diversity by accepting candidates with varied backgrounds, skill sets, cultures and talents.
See how your file reads against these areas before you spend weeks on the application.
Check my chances09 · Interview questions
What Olin asks in its application
Olin does not mention an interview step on the pages we read, and we hold no candidate accounts of an Olin interview. So this page lists no interview questions. The rows show what Olin asks for in its application.
| Topic | How it was asked |
|---|
| Your personal statement | Olin asks how your life experiences have shaped your decision to apply to graduate school and how you believe WashU Olin will help you achieve your long-term professional and personal goals. Required, 500 words maximum. |
| Your career path | Olin asks you to describe your ideal career path after graduation: the immediate post-graduation role, mid- and long-term aspirations, and how the degree helps. Required, 250 words maximum. |
| What sets Olin apart | Olin asks what distinguishes WashU Olin from other programs you are considering, and why that matters to you. Optional, 250 words maximum. |
| Anything else | Olin asks for anything not previously addressed that would help the committee assess your candidacy. Optional, 250 words maximum. |
| Your resume | A one-page resume is required. Longer is accepted, with concise descriptions encouraged. |
These are Olin's published application items, not interview questions. We do not show how likely any topic is, because we have no accounts to base it on.
10 · Interview experience
What Olin says the interview is like
What Olin says
| Topic | What to expect |
|---|
| Whether there is an interview | Olin does not mention an interview step on the apply page, the FAQ or the programme page we read, and does not say whether interviews are held. |
| Who interviews, format, length, place | Not published. |
| Interview dates per round | Not published. |
| How the decision is made | Olin says its Admissions Committee reviews each applicant holistically, with no formula, and that decisions are made on applications submitted by 11:59 pm CT on each deadline. |
| When you hear | By the 'Notification by' date for your round, as shown in section 04. |
What candidates report
We hold no candidate accounts of an Olin interview, so this page reports none. Treat the table above, from Olin's own pages, as what Olin has published so far.
11 · FAQs
Questions students ask about WashU Olin MBA
Is a GMAT or GRE required for the WashU Olin MBA?
Olin recommends a GMAT or GRE but does not require one, and says no waiver is needed. Without a score the committee considers factors such as a strong undergraduate GPA, quantitative skills, an advanced degree or a quantitative certificate. The Student Snapshot shows a GMAT average of 676 and GRE medians of 164 Verbal and 168 Quant.
How much work experience do I need?
Olin's FAQ says there is no minimum work experience. Its Student Snapshot shows 4.5 years of work experience for a typical cohort, and its FAQ says the median for the past three years is 4.3 years.
What are the WashU Olin MBA essay questions?
A required personal statement (500 words maximum), a required career prompt (250 words maximum) and two optional essays (250 words maximum each). The exact wording is in section 07.
Do I need recommendation letters?
No. Olin's FAQ says letters of recommendation are not required, and the required items on its apply page include no reference.
Does Olin interview applicants?
Olin does not mention an interview step on the pages we read, and does not say whether interviews are held. We hold no candidate accounts of an Olin interview.
Which round should I apply in?
Olin lists four rounds for Fall 2027: 8th Oct 2026 (closed, notification by 12th Nov 2026), 7th Jan 2027 (by 18th Feb 2027), 25th Feb 2027 (by 1st Apr 2027) and 15th Apr 2027 (by 13th May 2027), all at 11:59 pm CT. It also lists Rolling Admissions after 15th Apr 2027.
How much does the WashU Olin MBA cost?
For Fall 2026 entry, at 2026-27 rates, Olin shows tuition of $36,350 per semester and $72,700, which it calls the estimated tuition for the entire programme though it equals two semesters, and a total with fees of $150,920 over four semesters ($37,730 per semester). It leaves out housing, living costs, books and health insurance, and says tuition and fees typically rise 3% to 5% a year. It charges no application fee.
Can I get a scholarship at Olin?
Olin says every admitted applicant is automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. It also lists five signature scholarships, two of up to $100,000 (Health Leadership and Gateway Leaders) and three of up to $60,000. You may be considered for several but awarded only one.
What are the pay and jobs like after the WashU Olin MBA?
In Olin's Class of 2024 Employment Report, median salary was $126,000 and average signing bonus $37,748, reported separately. Of the 67 graduates seeking employment, Olin's three-month job offer rate was 81% and its acceptance rate 78%. Financial Services and Technology were 31% each of accepted jobs.
How long is the WashU Olin MBA, and where is it taught?
Olin's Full-Time MBA is a two-year programme in St. Louis, Missouri, on four semesters, with applications open for Fall 2027. Olin does not publish a month count on the pages we read.