Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management welcomed 534 new students to its MBA Class of 2027.
“Each year, our admissions team undertakes a holistic review process to identify future Kellogg Leaders — those who demonstrate a rare blend of analytical, creative and social intelligence,” says Emily Haydon, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, in her welcome statement. “This year’s class exemplifies that standard, bringing with them impressive academic credentials and professional accomplishments and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact.”
Class Demographics
International students make up 37 percent of the class, down just three percent from last year. Nine percent are U.S. military veterans.
Other typical class profile stats, including the percentage of women, U.S. minorities and students who identify as LGBTQ+, were not reported this year.
| Military Veterans | 9% |
| International Students | 37% |
| Average Work Experience | 5.1 years |
Academic and Professional Highlights
The MBA Class of 2027 boasts an average undergraduate GPA of 3.68. Test scores are also indicative of high achievement, with the average GMAT (10th edition) landing at 733, and the average GMAT (Focus) score at 687. For those who took the GRE, average scores for both Quant and Verbal sections came in at 162.
| Average GMAT Score (10th edition) | 733 |
| Average GMAT Score (Focus) | 687 |
| GRE Quant Average | 162 |
| GRE Verbal Average | 162 |
Kellogg remains a draw for economics and business majors, with nearly half (49 percent) of the incoming class holding a degree in those fields. STEM majors are also again heavily represented at 41 percent. Humanities majors make up another 21 percent of the class.
| Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.68 |
| Percent majoring in humanities | 21% |
| Percent majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math | 41% |
| Percent majoring in business/economics | 49% |
The cohort also matriculated with an average work experience of 5.1 years. Thirty-two percent were consulting professionals, and 24 percent worked in financial services. Tech/communications professionals make up another 15 percent of the class, while those from a health/bio industry background make up six percent, and military professionals make up five percent.
