A truly diverse student body — in background, nationality, interests and ambitions — is the foundation of the HBS experience. Indeed, these differences are critical to the HBS learning model, which thrives on the many perspectives and life experiences our students from all over the world bring to their classes. From academic assignments to casual conversations, the unique qualities of individual lives enrich the education of the entire community.

For historical information on the MBA class visit these additional statistics.

MBA Class of 2014 Profile

Admissions  
Total MBA Enrollment 919
Applications 8,963
% Admitted 13%
Yield 89%

Class Composition

Women 371 40%
US Ethnic Minorities 222 24%
International 315 34%
Average Age 27  
Countries represented 68  
Domestic undergraduate institutions represented 134  
International undergraduate institutions represented 134  
GMAT Score Range 570-790  
Median GMAT 730  

Citizenship

North America 644  70%
United States 604 66%
Asia 119 13%
Europe 93 10%
Central/South America 31 3%
Africa 14 2%
Oceania 18 2%

Educational Background

STEM 314  34%
Economics/Business 396 43%
Humanities/Social Sciences 197 22%
Other 12 1%

Pre-MBA Industry

Consulting 184   20%
Consumer Products 51 6%
Energy/Extractive Minerals 35 4%
Financial Services 112 12%
Gov't, Education, & Non-Profit 85 9%
Healthcare/Biotech 69 8%
High Tech/Communications 85 9%
Industrial/Heavy Manufacturing 60 7%
Military 47 5%
Other Services 49 5%
Venture Capital/Private Equity 142 16%