Admissions & Financial Aid
MBA Class Profile
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.
Class of 2013
| Admissions |
|---|
| Total MBA Enrollment | 907 |
| Applications | 9,134 |
| % Admitted | 12% |
| Yield | 89% |
| Class Composition |
|---|
| Women | 39% |
| US Ethnic Minorities | 23% |
| International | 34% |
| Average Age | 27 |
| Countries represented | 68 |
| Undergraduate institutions represented | 243 |
| GMAT Score Range | 490-790 |
| Median GMAT | 730 |
| Citizenship |
|---|
| North America | 70% |
| —United States | 66% |
| Asia/South Pacific | 13% |
| Europe | 10% |
| Central/South America | 4% |
| Africa | 2% |
| Oceania | 1% |
| Undergraduate Majors |
|---|
| Business Administration | 21% |
| Economics | 21% |
| Engineering/Natural Sciences/Technical Disciplines | 36% |
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 21% |
| Other | 1% |
| Pre-MBA Industry |
|---|
| Consulting | 21% |
| Consumer Products | 6% |
| Financial Services** | 12% |
| Healthcare/Biotech | 6% |
| High Tech/Communications | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Military | 5% |
| Non-Profit | 8% |
| Other Services | 5% |
| Venture Capital/Private Equity | 13% |
| Unspecified | 1% |
** Includes Investment Banking and Investment Management
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