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. School | % International |
|---|---|
| ASU W.P. Carey School of Business | 32% |
| Babson College Olin | 80% |
| Boston College Carroll School of Management | 21% |
| BYU Marriott School of Business | 11% |
| Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business | 38% |
| Columbia Business School | 41% |
| Cornell University SC Johnson Graduate School of Management | 42% |
| Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business | 34% |
| Duke University Fuqua School of Business | 35% |
| Emory University Goizueta School of Business | 36% |
| Georgetown University McDonough School of Business | 44% |
| Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business | 43% |
| Harvard Business School | 37% |
| Indiana University Kelley School of Business | 42% |
| Johns Hopkins Carey Business School | 40.4% |
| Michigan State University Broad | 13% |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | 42% |
| Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management | 37% |
| Notre Dame University Mendoza | 25% |
| NYU Stern School of Business | 40% |
| Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business | 45% |
| Owen Graduate School of Business of Vanderbilt University | 30% |
| Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business | 37% |
| SMU Cox School of Business | 27%* |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | 38% |
| UC Berkeley Haas School of Business | 44% |
| UCLA Anderson School of Management | 35% |
| UC Irvine Merage School of Business | TBA |
| University of Chicago Booth School of Business | 37% |
| University of Florida Warrington | 10% |
| University of Georgia Terry College of Business | 21% |
| University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business | 40% |
| University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management | 17% |
| University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School | 35% |
| University of Rochester Simon Business School | N/A |
| USC Marshall School of Business | 43% |
| UT Austin McCombs School of Business | 31% |
| UVA Darden School of Business | 30% |
| University of Washington Foster School of Business | 56% |
| Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School | 44% |
| The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania | 26% |
| Yale School of Management | 41% |
*Class of 2026
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 2027 unless otherwise noted.
Last updated: December 30, 2025.
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* Background: 28M, CEE Region (Underrepresented)
* Education: Bachelor of Economics (GPA: 8.3/10) from the top university in my home country.
* Education (Grad): Master in Finance (GPA: 4.7/5.0) from the top university in a second country (Poland).
* GMAT: 675.
* Work Experience: 5 years total.
* 2 years in Big 4 Transactions.
* 3 years in a local M&A Boutique.
* Note: Big 4 experience was gained concurrently with my studies. My Master’s schedule (3-4 days a week, 17:00-21:00) allowed for full-time professional engagement.
* Extracurriculars: Founder of a finance community for the CEE region (70+ members). We focus on mentoring and networking.
* Post-MBA Goal: Pivot into a Private Equity Mega Fund.
* The Pitch: Leveraging a unique CEE expertise. Poland is a booming market; as the economy matures, I expect increased MF activity (CVC is already active here). I also plan to scale my finance community into a primary regional hub.
I'm a GCC national at MBB in the region. Mostly worked on large-scale government projects, and hoping to continue in government after graduation (also a woman, not sure if that makes a difference but I see fewer women from my country applying to MBAs).
322 GRE (162V 160Q)
3.0 GPA from US T30 school (this one is painful but I had a strong upward trend after switching majors)
5 years experience (boutique + currently MBB)
Hey everyone,
I’d really appreciate an honest profile review and advice on how to best position myself over the next 4–5 years before applying to MBA programs (targeting M7 / T15, ideally with strong scholarship outcomes).
Background:
• 23M, URM (Latino, immigrant background)
• Graduated December 2025 from a non-target state school (Honors College)
• Major: Finance
• GPA: \~3.7–3.8
Work Experience:
Incoming: Management Rotation Program (Audit track) at a large U.S. financial institution (starting mid-2026)
• Rotational program with exposure to risk, capital markets, and enterprise functions
Current: Financial Analyst (Controls / Risk) at a large global tech company (co-op + full-time transition before MRP) not FAANG but similar
Prior internships:
A) 6 months internship Internal Audit – Housing Finance / Mortgage-related institution (Fannie/freddie)
B) 1 year internship and 1 year contract Risk & Compliance – Fixed Income / Debt Issuance organization (~$800B issuance exposure)
Exposure to MBS, capital markets, and financial risk frameworks
C) Summer experience for a regulatory agency (Pcaob, SEC, GAO)
Leadership & Extracurriculars:
• Director of Data Analytics – professional Latino association (2-5K members)
• Committee Member – State CPA Society (content + events)
Certifications / Plans:
Sitting for CFA Level I (May) → plan to complete CFA within ~3–4 years
Planning to complete CPA (150 credits + exams) within ~4–5 years
Short-Term Goal (pre-MBA):
Move from audit → capital markets / risk / transaction-related roles internally
Potentially pivot into roles closer to banking, valuation, or strategy
Long-Term Goal (post-MBA):
Investment Banking (M&A / Capital Markets) or potentially strategy consulting as backup
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Questions:
1. How competitive is this profile today for M7 / T15 (assuming a strong GMAT, targeting 740+)?
2. What matters more in my case over the next few years:
• Internal mobility into capital markets–related roles?
• External jump (e.g., consulting, transaction advisory)?
3. Will CPA + CFA actually help for MBA admissions + IB recruiting, or is that overkill?
4. How can I best differentiate coming from a non-target + audit background?
5. What would you prioritize if you were me for the next 4–5 years?
I am a European 28-years-old engineer (automotive and oil&gas background) preparing my MBA applications. GMAT Focus 695 (97th percentile), IELTS 8/9, ~3 years of work experience.
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MMM, $$$
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