Full-Time MBA

Consistently ranked among the best full-time MBA programs, WashU Olin stands out among its peers.

Discover our hallmarks: a close-knit community, an individualized education, experiential curriculum, exceptional career coaching, and a STEM option.

Location
St. Louis
Duration
2 years
Format
In Person
Start
Fall

Flexible options for every student

Personalize your MBA experience to suit your career goals. At WashU Olin, we recognize that each student brings unique skills and aspirations into the program. Build a degree that's uniquely yours with our STEM degree option and 12 MBA specializations.

Many students take the opportunity to pursue a second graduate degree at the same time as their MBA, made possible by our dual degree program. As a full-time MBA student, you can choose a specialized master’s degree from Olin or any of WashU’s professional schools.

Full-Time MBA by the numbers

2026 MBA

progam of the year

Poets & Quants 2026

#27

best business school for a full-time MBA

US News and World Report, 2026

5

signature scholarships

for next-generation leaders

$162,560

average compensation (salary + bonus)

graduating class of 2025

Signature Scholarships

Connecting exceptional students to WashU Olin’s strengths in health, entrepreneurship, finance, private enterprise, and regional impact.

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Gwynnie Lee

Full Time MBA

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There are numerous opportunities to work on real-world consulting projects and truly make an impact outside of the classroom and within the community.
Expected Graduation
2026
Residence
Columbus, OH
Education
BSBA from Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis (Double major in Finance and Entrepreneurship, Minor in Spanish)
Involvement
Varsity Athlete on Women's Golf Team, Olin Finance Club, Olin Cares, Olin Women in Business, Olin Strategy & Consulting Association

Nonyelum Nwokoma

Full Time MBA

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Reach out to current students and alums, ask questions, attend Olin hosted events, and make meaningful connections.
Expected Graduation
2026
Residence
St. Louis, MO
Education
Bachelor of Laws; University of Benin (Nigeria)
Involvement
Olin Africa Club, Olin Marketing Club

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From the classroom to the C-suite

WashU Olin ranks in the top 10 MBA programs for producing the most Fortune 1000 C-suite exectutives.

With a WashU MBA, you are prepared for whatever direction you want your future to take. Starting in your first semester, you work closely with faculty, advisors, and colleagues to carefully chart your post-MBA career path. By engaging with WashU’s Career Center and Olin’s Center for Experiential Learning, you gain valuable experience and build meaningful relationships with decision-makers near and far. When the time comes to accept your diploma, you’re already well on your way to a lifetime of business success through collaboration and critical thinking. And as a WashU alum, you join a network of supportive alumni making an impact around the world.

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Graduate Admissions

Olin Business School - Knight Hall
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

Office Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming events

Learn more about our MBA program at in-person and virtual admissions events.

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November 03 How to Get an MBA and Start a Business at the Same Time

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November 24 Raise the Bar with WashU Olin

Clayton, MO, United States

Your MBA, your way