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Ross MBA Class Profile - Class of 2025 (Analysis)

The total Class size of Ross MBA class of 2025 is 379 which despite being less than that of the top 3 MBAs, is the highest among peer schools – NYU Stern and Haas. This can be the result of a lower average GMAT score of 719, 21 points less than that of top MBA programs. Average GRE also remains on the lower side with 162 Quant and 160 verbal. Both international students and women's participation remains at 43%, where the international percent beats the top 3 MBAs, women representation is right at the 43-48% benchmark.

Class ProfileRoss MBA Class of 2025
Class Size379
Average GMAT719
Average GPA3.43
Average Work Experience5.8 years
Women %43%
International %43%
Countries Presented39
Average GMAT719
Average GRE (Q/V)162/160

Ross MBA Class of 2025 - Pre-MBA Undergraduate Degree

Ross MBA Class of 2025 followed top schools by prioritizing STEM background, whereas Business was given the second highest priority with 34%. Only 22% of students belonged to Humanities.

Pre-MBA Undergraduate DegreeRoss MBA Class of 2025
STEM44%
Business34%
Humanities22%

Ross MBA Class of 2025 - Pre-MBA Industries

Consulting (18%), Finance (17%), and Tech (16%) are the top three pre-MBA Industries at Ross MBA Class of 2025. Ross accepted 12% of students from the Healthcare Industry, which is the highest acceptance rate for any top school . 12% of students from Non-Profit/Government/Military was a trend (Over 10%) seen only at Booth, MIT, Stanford and Wharton MBA. Engineering/Manufacturing was another unique pre-MBA industry trend seen in Ross MBA Class of 2025. The 10% from the industry is reflective of Michigan’s strength in manufacturing and automobiles.

Pre-MBA IndustriesNYU Stern Class of 2025
Financial Services26%
Consulting12%
Technology10%
Military Government8%
Media Entertainment6%
Nonprofit, Arts, Education6%
Healthcare6%
CPG5%

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