Stanford Graduate School of Business is the most selective MBA program in the world, admitting only a fraction of its highly competitive applicant pool. But what truly sets apart those who get in?
We’ve gone beyond Stanford GSB’s published class profile to uncover exclusive insights into the academic and professional backgrounds of admitted students. Our latest Deep Dive report on the Classes of 2023 and 2024 analyzes over 700 student profiles, covering roughly 80% of the class cohorts.
This detailed report reveals:
✓ The top feeder schools and most common undergraduate majors
✓ Professional backgrounds—which industries, firms, and roles send the most students
✓ Trends in early-career branding and career pivots before business school
✓ The evolving role of technology, consulting, finance, and social impact in GSB admissions
✓ How factors like international experience, graduate degrees, and employer branding influence acceptance
This is the most comprehensive analysis available on who gets into Stanford GSB—and why. If you’re considering applying, this data can help you benchmark your profile and craft a more compelling application strategy.