The University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business welcomed 357 students to the MBA Class of 2028 and we take a look at their class profile below.
Similar to last year, 38 percent of the class are women. International students make up 31 percent of the class this year–a nine percent dip from last year–and represent 33 countries. Domestic students hail from 33 states across the U.S. U.S. underrepresented minorities comprise 25 percent of the class. First-generation college students make up 17 percent of the class, while 15 percent already hold an advanced degree and 12 percent are pursuing a dual degree. Eleven percent are active duty veterans of the U.S. Military.
| Women | 38% |
| Countries Represented (by citizenship) | 33 |
| International Students | 31% |
| Average Work Experience | 5.8 years |
Academic Achievement
Academically, the Ross MBA Class of 2028 reported an average undergraduate GPA 0f 3.5. For those who took the GMAT, their average score landed at 687. Candidates who submitted GRE scores clocked in a 162 average Quant score and 160 average Verbal score.
| Average GMAT (Focus) Score | 687 |
| GMAT Score Middle 80% | 645-725 |
| GRE Average Verbal | 160 |
| GRE Average Quant | 162 |
Forty-one percent of the newest Ross MBA students had majored in business and economics during their undergraduate years. Engineering followed at 20 percent, and then social sciences and humanities majors at 19 percent. Seven percent matriculated with degrees in computer science.
| Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.5 |
| Percent majoring in business/economics | 41% |
| Percent majoring in engineering | 20% |
| Percent majoring in social sciences/humanities | 19% |
Industry Backgrounds
This year’s Ross MBA class brings an average of 5.8 years work experience with them. Seventeen percent hail from the finance industry, followed closely by consulting at 15 percent. Another 14 percent came from engineering/manufacturing work while 11 percent joined from the healthcare field. Ten percent brought pre-MBA work experience in the tech sector to campus. Education, nonprofit, and government professionals make up nine percent of the new class.
