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.
A Mosaic of Perspectives
The strength of the MBA Program at Harvard Business School relies upon a diverse student body from all walks of life, all industries and functions, and all ways of thinking.
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Profile of the MBA Class of 2019
| Admissions |
|
|---|
| Total MBA Enrollment |
928 |
| Applications |
10,351 |
| % Admitted |
11%
|
| Yield |
91%
|
Class Composition
| Women |
391 |
42% |
| US Ethnic Minorities* |
235 |
25% |
| International* |
327 |
35% |
| Average Age |
27 |
|
| Countries represented |
70 |
|
| Domestic Universities |
146 |
|
| Int'l Universities |
156 |
|
| Average GPA** |
3.71 |
|
Testing Information
|
GMAT |
GRE |
| Percent of class |
88% |
12% |
| Score Range |
|
|
| Verbal |
30-51 |
147-170 |
| Quantitative |
35-51 |
151-170 |
| Total Score |
580-790 |
- |
| Score Median |
|
|
| Verbal |
42 |
164 |
Quantitative
|
49 |
164 |
| Total Score |
730 |
- |
Citizenship
| North America |
642 |
69% |
| United States |
601 |
65% |
| Asia |
129 |
14% |
| Europe |
93 |
10% |
| Central/South America |
39 |
4% |
| Africa |
16 |
2% |
| Oceania |
9 |
1% |
Educational Background
| STEM |
335 |
36% |
| Economics/Business |
415 |
45% |
| Humanities/Social Sciences |
178 |
19% |
Pre-MBA Industry
| Consulting |
146 |
16% |
| Consumer Products |
59 |
6% |
| Energy/Extractive Minerals |
59 |
6% |
| Financial Services |
101 |
11% |
| Gov't, Education, & Non-Profit |
62 |
7% |
| Health Care/Biotech |
65 |
7% |
| High Tech/Communications |
140 |
15% |
| Industrial/Heavy Manufacturing |
49 |
5% |
| Military |
40 |
5% |
| Other Services |
66 |
7% |
| Venture Capital/Private Equity |
141 |
15% |
*Includes U.S. permanent residents
**Based on 645 students whose schools used a 4.0 grading scale