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 2015 Profile*
| Admissions |
|
|---|
| Total MBA Enrollment |
941 |
| Applications |
9,315 |
| % Admitted |
12% |
| Yield |
90% |
Class Composition
| Women |
386 |
41% |
| US Ethnic Minorities |
234 |
25% |
| International |
325 |
35% |
| Average Age |
27 |
|
| Countries represented |
60 |
|
| Domestic undergraduate institutions represented |
126 |
|
| International undergraduate institutions represented |
137 |
|
| GMAT Score Range |
550-780 |
|
| Median GMAT |
730 |
|
Citizenship
| North America |
655 |
69% |
| United States |
616 |
65% |
| Asia |
147 |
16% |
| Europe |
80 |
9% |
| Central/South America |
35 |
4% |
| Africa |
13 |
1% |
| Oceania |
11 |
1% |
Educational Background
| STEM |
366 |
39% |
| Economics/Business |
407 |
43% |
| Humanities/Social Sciences |
168 |
18% |
Pre-MBA Industry
| Consulting |
175 |
19% |
| Consumer Products |
62 |
7% |
| Energy/Extractive Minerals |
39 |
4% |
| Financial Services |
131 |
14% |
| Gov't, Education, & Non-Profit |
66 |
7% |
| Healthcare/Biotech |
56 |
6% |
| High Tech/Communications |
101 |
11% |
| Industrial/Heavy Manufacturing |
68 |
7% |
| Military |
48 |
5% |
| Other Services |
40 |
4% |
| Venture Capital/Private Equity |
155 |
16% |
*As of June 3, 2013 - data subject to change