Harvard Business School MBA Class Profile: GMAT, GPA, Demographics
The Harvard Business School MBA Class of 2027: class size, applications, test scores, GPA, work experience, demographics, majors, and pre-MBA industries.
Class profile overview
The MBA Class of 2027 has 943 students. HBS received 9,409 applications in the 2024-2025 academic year. HBS does not publish an acceptance rate on its class profile. The class is 44% women and 37% international, with students from 62 countries and 283 universities; 10% are first-generation students. The average GPA was 3.76 (US schools on a 4.0 scale). Average work experience was 4.9 years, with a middle 80% range of 3-7 years. The median GMAT Focus Edition score was 685 and the median GMAT 10th Edition score was 730.
Key statistics
| Item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Class size | 943 | |
| Applications | 9,409 | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Median GMAT Focus | 685 | Middle 80% 645-735 |
| Median GMAT 10th Edition | 730 | Middle 80% 690-770 |
| Median GRE | V164 / Q164 | |
| Avg GPA | 3.76 | |
| Avg work experience | 4.9 years | Middle 80% 3-7 years |
| Countries | 62 | |
| Universities | 283 |
Demographics
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Women | 44% |
| International | 37% |
| First generation | 10% |
US race and ethnicity (federal reporting guidelines)
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 289 | 49% |
| Asian American | 151 | 26% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 | 9% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 7% |
| Multi-Race | 24 | 4% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Did Not Report | 28 | 5% |
Undergraduate majors
| Undergraduate major | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 24% |
| Business / Commerce | 22% |
| Economics | 19% |
| Math / Physical Sciences | 19% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Arts / Humanities | 5% |
Pre-MBA industries
| Pre-MBA industry | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Consulting | 19% |
| Venture Capital / Private Equity | 16% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Financial Services | 10% |
| Consumer Products / Retail / E-Commerce | 9% |
| Health Care / Biotech | 8% |
| Manufacturing / Industrial / Energy | 8% |
| Nonprofit / Government / Education | 6% |
| Media / Entertainment / Travel | 5% |
| Military | 3% |
| Services | 2% |
Test scores, Class of 2027
| Test | Median total | Middle 80% total | Median sections | Middle 80% sections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMAT Focus Edition (205-805 scale) | 685 | 645-735 | Quant 84, Verbal 86 | Quant 79-89, Verbal 82-90 |
| GMAT 10th Edition (200-800 scale) | 730 | 690-770 | Quant 49, Verbal 42 | Quant 45-50, Verbal 38-47 |
| GRE | Not published | Not published | Verbal 164, Quant 164 | Verbal 158-168, Quant 159-169 |
Sources
- 1. Harvard Business School, Class Profile (Class of 2027)