Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: International Student Statistics
International students statistics can showcase an element of diversity at leading business schools. In the chart below, see the percentage of international students at U.S. business schools.
| U.S. Business School | % International |
|---|---|
| Arizona State University W.P. School of Business | 39% |
| Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business | 53% |
| Columbia Business School | 47% |
| Cornell University SC Johnson Graduate School of Management | 42% |
| Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business | 33% |
| Duke University Fuqua School of Business | 47% |
| Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University | 33% |
| Emory University Goizueta School of Business | 49% |
| Georgetown University McDonough School of Business | 59% |
| Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business | 37% |
| The Haslam College of Business at University of Tennessee–Knoxville | 15% |
| Harvard Business School | 39% |
| Indiana University Kelley School of Business | 58% |
| Johns Hopkins Carey Business School | 66% |
| Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University | 22%* |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | 40% |
| Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management | 39% |
| Notre Dame University Mendoza College of Business (2022 Data) | 34% |
| NYU Stern School of Business | 48% |
| Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business | 43% |
| Owen Graduate School of Business of Vanderbilt University | 29% |
| Penn State Smeal College of Business | 30%** |
| Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business | 42% |
| SMU Cox School of Business | 27%** |
| Stanford GSB | 36% |
| UC Berkeley Haas School of Business | 47% |
| UCI Paul Merage School of Business | 38% |
| UCLA Anderson School of Management | 47% |
| University of Chicago Booth School of Business | 36% |
| University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business | 43% |
| University of Minnesota Curtis L. Carlson School of Management | 33% |
| University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School | 34% |
| University of Rochester Simon Business School | 47% |
| USC Marshall School of Business | 41% |
| UT Austin McCombs School of Business | 26% |
| UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management | 39% |
| UVA Darden School of Business | 41% |
| UW Foster School of Business | 56% |
| Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School | 51% |
| The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania | 31% |
| Yale School of Management | 50% |
*Class of 2023
**Class of 2024
The percentage of international students for this Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: International Students Statistics chart represent data for the full-time MBA Classes of 2025.
Last updated: February 14, 2024.
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My goal for an MBA is to build tools for music creators. I joined a band during Covid and found a passion for digital music creation and machine learning, but I lack the business skills.
Top Choices:
HBS: Offers cross-registration with Berklee for classes like audio engineering and entertainment law, plus a chance to collaborate with potential users and experts in the music field.
MIT: Media Lab aligns with some of the audio breakthroughs I’m interested in
My challenge is a lower GPA. How can I offset that weakness?
White Male with Non-Target (T100) undergrad degree in International Studies.
Would like to pivot into Corporate Strategy specifically focused on international business/emerging markets.
Classic low GPA high GMAT conundrum. Nothing special in extracurriculars (although I do have a number of outdoor-oriented hobbies).
Confident in my Recommendations/Essay writing skills.
I attended a top 25 state school and have extensive extracurricular experience, including serving a 2-year church mission, managing a college prep program for underprivileged students, and running a nonprofit in Ukraine.
My post-MBA goal is to build a company focused on housing affordability.
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Dear International Applicants,
To increase your chances of receiving an offer, try to participate in webinars several times. Listen carefully to the admissions committees, as they provide valuable insights and guidance on preparing for MBA essays and interviews. Additionally, reach out to current students. I understand that it can be challenging to connect with them, but persistence pays off. In my case, only two out of ten student ambassadors responded, but their feedback was invaluable.
Also, request at least two mock interviews with them if possible. Beyond that, try to connect with alumni, as they play a key role in supporting applicants. Their endorsement can demonstrate to MBA schools that you are genuinely interested and committed to the program.
I mention these strategies because I encountered these challenges myself, and they helped me greatly along the way.
Best of luck!
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