By Arial Starks
In August, Vanderbilt Business welcomed the newest cohort of MBA students to campus. The Vanderbilt MBA class of 2026 is made up of 175 talented individuals who bring diverse perspectives and expertise, representing 140 undergraduate institutions and 126 companies. With an average of 6 years of professional experience, these students come from a variety of industries, ranging from healthcare to real estate to financial services. Their unique backgrounds and experiences will not only enhance the learning environment but also set them up for success as they pursue their future career aspirations. Keep reading to get a closer look at the dynamic MBA Class of 2026 and their journey ahead.
Demographic Background
Average Age: 29
Age Range (Middle 80%): 26-32
International Students (% of class): 30%
Women (% of class): 29%
Underrepresented Minorities (% of U.S. citizens): 10%
Minorities (% of U.S. citizens): 19%
First Generation College Students (% of class): 22%
Military (% of class): 22%
Countries Represented: 21
Academic Statistics
Undergraduate Institutions Represented: 140
Median Undergraduate GPA: 3.4
Average GMAT Score: 703
Average GRE Verbal Score: 159
Average GRE Quant Score: 159
Professional Background
Average Years of Work Experience: 6
Companies Represented: 126
Industries Represented (Partial List)
- Financial Services
- Consulting
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Media/Entertainment/Lodging
- Manufacturing
- Real Estate
- Consumer Products
Undergraduate Majors (Partial List)
- Business/ Economics
- Engineering
- Humanities/ Fine Arts
- Social Sciences
- Accounting
- Science
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