Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business MBA Class of 2026 profile has been released, and based on their backgrounds and experience, this cohort promises to be changemakers and innovators “in the world of global business.”
Of the 1,642 applications received, 263 enrolled at Georgetown McDonough this summer. Thirty percent of the new class are women. A third of U.S. students identify as minorities while 14 percent classify as underrepresented minorities, signifying African American, Hispanic American, and Native Americans. Nearly half the class — 49 percent — are international students, representing 41 different countries. Members of the U.S. military, including active duty, reserve, and veterans, make up 12 percent of the class.
| Women | 30% |
| U.S. Minorities | 33% |
| International Students | 49% |
| Average Work Experience | 5.6 Years |
Professional and Academic Achievement
The MBA Class of 2026 earned an average undergraduate GPA of 3.3. Business was the most popular undergraduate major at 24 percent and humanities trailed closely at 23 percent. Math and science majors make up 14 percent of the new class while 12 percent had earned engineering degrees. Ten percent of the class were government and international studies majors.
| Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.3 |
| Percent majoring in business | 24% |
| Percent majoring in humanities | 23% |
| Percent majoring in math/physical sciences | 14% |
| Percent majoring in engineering | 12% |
| Percent majoring in gov’t/int’l studies | 10% |
The average GMAT score was largely unchanged at 696, just one point above last year; the average combined GRE also increased by a point to 319. This year, however, 44 percent took the GRE, up seven percent from last year. McDonough also reported the average GMAT Focus score for the new class: 621. The middle 80 percent range of GMAT Focus scores was 574 to 670.
| Average GMAT Score | 696 |
| GMAT Middle 80% Range | 640 – 730 |
| Average Combined GRE | 319 |
| GRE Middle 80% Range | 309 – 330 |
| Percentage Taking GRE | 44% |
The class also boasts an average 5.6 years of work experience from a variety of industries. Financial services professionals top the list at 18 percent, followed by consultants at 11 percent. Those who worked in technology and new media comprise nine percent of the class. Another eight percent come from a background in government, and five percent from manufacturing.
