What are MBA admissions statistics? These are statistics about the previous entering class into a particular MBA program. This gives applicants a better idea of the competition they face and the chances they have for acceptance. These statistics are closely tied to some of the items listed in the admission requirements.
While there are exceptions, MBA admissions statics are most common for programs that have once-per-year entry into their program. For example, certain MBA programs only start in the Fall semester. The statistics will show a profile of the MBA class accpeted the year before. Almost all such programs show applications recieved and applications accepted. But they typically show much more.
Student Profile:
The most common and useful statistics are those about the "average" student admitted to a program.
- Average Age - this lets the applicant know how old the avarage person is in the program. Keep in mind this may be significantly different if you compare a full-time program versus an executive program.
- Average Work Experience - this lets you know how long the average person has worked before entering a program. Again, this will differ among program types.
- Average GPA - this shows the what kind of grade point average average (GPA) the average person received in their undegraduate studies.
- Average GMAT - this let the applicant know the GMAT score for the average person. Programs that show MBA admissions statistics almost always require the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
- Average TOEFL - this statistic is helpful of the students who's first language is not English. It shows how the average student in this category scored.
Student Representation:
Other MBA admissions statistics show percentages of students within certain categories that are admitted to a program.
- U.S. Representation - percentage of students by U.S. region. Sometimes this includes in-state vs. out-of-state comparisons.
- Global Representation - percentage of students by foreign country. Sometimes this includes U.S. vs. international comparisons.
- Ethnic Representation - percentage of students by ethnicity or minority within the U.S.
- Gender Representation - percentage of students by gender.
- Undergraduate Major - percentage of students by what undergraduate major the studied.
- Undergraduate Institution - usually a sampling of universities or colleges attended by students as undergraduates.
There are certainly other statistics that a business school may disclose. If you read the business school's website, you will usually find reference to admissions statistics. You can always call the school if you want more information. Overall, MBA Admissions Statistics can be good to know to help you assess your chances for acceptance.
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