NYU Stern School of Business
New York, United States - Founded 1900
NYU Stern School of Business is New York University's business school in Manhattan. It traces to the Undergraduate School of Commerce, Finance and Accounts, established at NYU in 1900. Stern offers a two-year Full-time MBA (60 credits), two one-year Focused MBAs (the Andre Koo Technology and Entrepreneurship MBA and the Luxury & Retail MBA, 52 credits each, starting in summer), the Langone Part-time MBA, and an Executive MBA in New York City and Washington, DC. The Full-time MBA Class of 2027 enrolled 336 students from 4,933 applications and 1,161 admits, a 24% admission rate. Its mean GMAT Focus Edition score was 682 (737 among classic GMAT 10th Edition takers), its mean GPA was 3.64, and students averaged 5.1 years of work experience. Women make up 45% of the class and 43% hold international citizenship. For the Class of 2025, the median base salary was $175,000 and 86.0% of job seekers accepted an offer within three months of graduation. Financial services (36.6%) and consulting (32.8%) were the largest industries, and 82.4% of graduates took jobs in the U.S. Northeast. Stern ranked #23 in the Financial Times Global MBA 2026 ranking and #7 (tie) in U.S. News Best Business Schools 2026.
Class size
336
Avg GMAT
682
Acceptance rate
24%
Median salary
$175,000
- #23 Financial Times Global MBA 2026
- #14 Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools 2026-27 (US)
- #7 (tie) U.S. News Best Business Schools 2026
Class profile
Applications
4,933
Avg GPA
3.6
GMAT range
645-725
Intl students
43%
Women
45%
Avg work exp
5.1 yrs
Avg age
28
GRE accepted
Yes
Undergraduate majors
Pre-MBA industries
Employment
Median base salary
$175,000
Signing bonus
$35,000
Placement (3 mo)
86%
Offers at grad
76.4%
Changed industry
-
Changed function
-
Top employers
| Industry | % of class |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 36.6% |
| Consulting | 32.8% |
| Technology/Telecommunications | 14.2% |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 3.4% |
| Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals/Biotech | 3.4% |
| Law | 3.4% |
| Entertainment/Media/Sports | 2.2% |
Programs
| Type | Program | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | Full-time MBA | 24 months | Full-time, on-campus | $92,658 (2026-2027 academic year) | 336 |
| Early-career | NYU x NYU / Stern | Enroll after 2 to 5 years of work | Admission in the final undergraduate year; Full-time MBA in Manhattan after two to five years of work | Full-time MBA tuition at enrollment, less a $10,000 Early Advancement Award | - |
| Full-time MBA | Andre Koo Technology and Entrepreneurship MBA | 12 months | Full-time, on-campus | See program site | - |
| Full-time MBA | Luxury & Retail MBA | 12 months | Full-time, on-campus | See program site | - |
| Part-time MBA | Langone Part-time MBA | 36 months | Part-time, on-campus | See program site | - |
| Executive MBA | Executive MBA | 22 months | New York: every other Friday and Saturday. Washington, DC: one 3-day weekend per month. | See program site | - |
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Admissions
| Round | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Deadline | September 15, 2026 | Initial notification by December 1, 2026 |
| 2nd Deadline | October 15, 2026 | Initial notification by January 1, 2027 |
| 3rd Deadline | January 15, 2027 | Initial notification by April 1, 2027 |
| 4th Deadline | April 15, 2027 | Ongoing |
Application fee
$250
Tuition
$92,658 (2026-2027 academic year)
Total cost
$140,668 (2026-2027 first-year budget, nine months)
Interview
By invitation only. Interviews are conducted virtually by trained admissions professionals who have read your entire application. A post-interview decision typically takes up to three weeks.
English test
Required
Deferral
NYU Stern does not grant admission deferrals.
FAQ
What GMAT score do I need for NYU Stern?
Stern has no minimum score. For the Class of 2027, the GMAT Focus Edition mean was 682 (80% range 645-725) and the classic GMAT 10th Edition mean was 737 (80% range 690-760). GRE means were 164 Quant and 163 Verbal.
What is the NYU Stern acceptance rate?
Stern reports a 24% admission rate for the Class of 2027: 1,161 admits from 4,933 applications, with 336 enrolled.
What are the NYU Stern deadlines for fall 2027?
The Full-time MBA has four deadlines: September 15, 2026, October 15, 2026, January 15, 2027, and April 15, 2027, with initial notification by December 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, April 1, 2027, and ongoing for the fourth deadline.
What do NYU Stern MBA graduates earn?
The Class of 2025 median base salary was $175,000 and the median signing bonus was $35,000. 86.0% of job seekers accepted an offer within three months of graduation.
Sources
- 1NYU Stern School of Business, Class profile
- 2NYU Stern School of Business, Admissions
- 3NYU Stern School of Business, Employment report (checked October 15, 2026)
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