Cornell University’s S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management welcomed 266 new students to the MBA Class of 2028. Here are some key statistics of the latest MBA class profile:
| Women | 38% |
| Countries Represented (by citizenship) | 39 |
| International Students | 38% |
| Average Work Experience | 5.5 years |
Twenty-one percent of the class are underrepresented U.S. minorities, including Black/African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanic Americans–a five percent dip from last year. Women comprise 38 percent of the cohort, matching last year’s class. Veterans and active service members account for 10 percent of the Class of 2028.
On the global front, 38 percent of the class are international students, representing 39 different countries. This represents a four percent decrease from last year, though the diversity of countries represented increased.
| Median Undergraduate GPA | 3.32 |
| Median GMAT Score | 645 |
Academically, the class reported a median undergraduate GPA of 3.32, while the median GMAT score (Focus edition) came in at 645. Although Cornell did not report GRE scores or details on undergraduate majors or previous careers, the class brings an average of 5.5 years of full-time professional experience, with the average student age sitting at 29.
