Harvard Business School GMAT Scores: Median, Range, and Test Policy
HBS test scores for the Class of 2027 by test and scale, plus the school’s test policy.
Score overview
HBS requires a GRE, GMAT Focus Edition, or GMAT 10th Edition score. There is no minimum score, no preference between tests, and no test waiver. HBS reports medians, not averages. For the Class of 2027, the median GMAT Focus Edition score (205-805 scale) was 685 with a middle 80% range of 645-735. The median GMAT 10th Edition score (200-800 scale) was 730 with a middle 80% range of 690-770.
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 |
GRE and Executive Assessment
For the Class of 2027 the median GRE scores were 164 Verbal and 164 Quantitative. The Executive Assessment is not among the tests HBS lists for the MBA application.
School’s statement on scores
HBS class profile, Class of 2027
There is no minimum GMAT or GRE to apply and we do not have a preference towards a particular test. 44% of the Class of 2027 submitted the GRE, 34% submitted the GMAT, and 28% submitted the GMAT 10th edition, with some students submitting scores from multiple tests.
Score validity for the 2026-2027 cycle
GRE or GMAT scores must be dated between September 9, 2021 and September 9, 2026 for Round 1, and between January 5, 2022 and January 5, 2027 for Round 2. When sending GMAT scores, choose "Harvard Business School" and the "MBA Full Time or PhD" program.
Sources
- 1. Harvard Business School, Class Profile (Class of 2027)
- 2. Harvard Business School, Application Process (2026-2027 cycle)
- 3. Harvard Business School, MBA Admissions Frequently Asked Questions