Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
149,412
Duration
24
months
Class Size
424
Intakes
September
Language
English
Average GMAT
737
Avg. Work Exp.
4.9 yrs
Applicants/Year
6152
Avg. Salary
182,272
International
Students
Students
37%
Woman
44%
Stanford University - Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB)
MBA Admissions Office
McClelland Bldg.
655 Knight Way
Stanford, CA 94305-7298 / United States
McClelland Bldg.
655 Knight Way
Stanford, CA 94305-7298 / United States
AACSB
Links
Programs at Stanford
MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
149,412
Intakes
September
Deadline
January 04
Average GMAT
737
Applicants / Year
6152
Class Size
424
Avg. Work Exp (years)
4.9
Avg. Salary
182,272
Features
- Program current tuition and fees are: $149,412.
- Total credit hours: 80.
Placement Industries
Financial Services 34%, Technology 28%, Consulting 15%Placement Functions
Finance 32%, Marketing 24%, General Management 23%, Strategy 17%, Consulting 16%
MBA / JD
Duration
48 months
Language
English
Intakes
September
Features
- Total credit hours: 164.
MBA / MA in Education
Duration
30 months
Language
English
Intakes
September
Features
- Total credit hours: 119.
MBA / MPP (Master of Public Policy)
Duration
36 months
Language
English
Intakes
September
Features
- Total credit hours: 145.
MBA / MS in Computer Science
Duration
36 months
Language
English
Intakes
September
Features
- Total credit hours: 129.
MBA / MS in Electrical Engineering
Duration
36 months
Language
English
Intakes
September
Features
- Total credit hours: 129.
MBA / MS Environment and Resources
Duration
30 months
Language
English
Intakes
September
Features
- Total credit hours: 129.
MBA / MD
Duration
60 months
Language
English
Intakes
September
Features
- Total credit hours: 325.
MBA / JD
Duration
48 months
Language
English
Intakes
September
Features
- Total credit hours: 164.
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
1
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2023-24
1
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
4
FT Global MBA 2023
8
Economist MBA 2022
23
FT Global MBA 2024
- Top MBA Programs in California
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- Top Schools for Entrepreneurship
- Top 10 Feeder Schools for the Top Tech Companies
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- Top Schools for Private Equity
- US MBA Programs with the Highest Average GMAT Scores
- Top 10 MBA Programs in Marketing
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- Top 10 US MBAs for ROI
- Top US MBAs for Employability
- Top MBAs for Investment Banking
- Top MBAs for LGBT+ Students
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- Top MBAs for full-ride scholarships
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- Top MBAs In Global Trade
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- Top 10 MBAs for High Salaries Post-Covid
- Top MBAs for Lucrative Jobs
- Top Dual MBA Degrees
- Top 10 Most Popular MBAs
- Top 10 MBAs for AI
- Top MBA Alumni Networks
- Top JD/MBA Degrees
- Top MBAs for Veterans
- Top MBAs for Jobs After Covid
Ranked
1
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2023-24
1
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
4
FT Global MBA 2023
8
Economist MBA 2022
23
FT Global MBA 2024
Listed in
- Top MBA Programs in California
- Top 10 MBAs for Fintech
- Top Schools for Entrepreneurship
- Top 10 Feeder Schools for the Top Tech Companies
- Top Schools for Tech
- Top 10 MBAs for Scholarships
- Top Schools for Private Equity
- US MBA Programs with the Highest Average GMAT Scores
- Top 10 MBA Programs in Marketing
- Top MBAs for Women
- Top 10 US MBAs for ROI
- Top US MBAs for Employability
- Top MBAs for Investment Banking
- Top MBAs for LGBT+ Students
- Top MBAs for Salary Potential
- Top MBAs for full-ride scholarships
- Top MBAs in the US
- Top 10 MBA Programs in Finance
- Top MBAs for Experiential Learning
- Top MBAs In Global Trade
- Top MBAs for Summer Internships
- Top 10 MBAs for High Salaries Post-Covid
- Top MBAs for Lucrative Jobs
- Top Dual MBA Degrees
- Top 10 Most Popular MBAs
- Top 10 MBAs for AI
- Top MBA Alumni Networks
- Top JD/MBA Degrees
- Top MBAs for Veterans
- Top MBAs for Jobs After Covid
School Discussions
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School Discussions
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3986
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Best School for a JD/MBA Dual Degree?
ringo dc
started Nov 03, 2024 |
StuartHE
replied Nov 3
Law
Curious to get the opinion from the board: what are some good options for those seeking a JD/MBA dual degree program? I'm looking at the following US schools:
NYU (both Stern and the school of law are well-regarded.)
American University/Kogod (it would be nice to be able to stay in DC and evolve my...
Best School for a JD/MBA Dual Degree?
ringo dc
started Nov 03, 2024 |
StuartHE
replied Nov 3
Law
10
Replies
3986
Views
Curious to get the opinion from the board: what are some good options for those seeking a JD/MBA dual degree program? I'm looking at the following US schools:
NYU (both Stern and the school of law are well-regarded.)
American University/Kogod (it would be nice to be able to stay in DC and evolve my...

189
Replies
133073
Views
GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...

GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
189
Replies
133073
Views
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
2
Replies
140
Views
Standford interviews reply?
23jones
started Oct 19, 2023 |
23jones
replied Oct 19
Did everyone receive the "Update for round 1 applicants" email? Does this mean no rejections thus far? Cheers
Standford interviews reply?
23jones
started Oct 19, 2023 |
23jones
replied Oct 19
2
Replies
140
Views
Did everyone receive the "Update for round 1 applicants" email? Does this mean no rejections thus far? Cheers

7
Replies
807
Views
FT MBA ranking 2023
MBA podcaster
started Feb 13, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Feb 13
Rankings
This years FT ranking have just been released. Looks like the top five in the UK are the same.
Global top five are:
Columbia
InseadIESE
Harvard
Stanford
UK:
LBS
Cambridge
Oxford
Imperial
Manchester AMBS

FT MBA ranking 2023
MBA podcaster
started Feb 13, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Feb 13
Rankings
7
Replies
807
Views
This years FT ranking have just been released. Looks like the top five in the UK are the same.
Global top five are:
Columbia
InseadIESE
Harvard
Stanford
UK:
LBS
Cambridge
Oxford
Imperial
Manchester AMBS
5
Replies
670
Views
Double MBA
Student A
started Oct 19, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Oct 19
Application
I have MBA from UK from mid-tier B School. And, after three years, I want to pursue another MBA from top tier B Schools like MIT Sloan, Stanford, Wharton, etc.
Whether my current MBA will be hurdle in MBA application for top B Schools?
Double MBA
Student A
started Oct 19, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Oct 19
Application
5
Replies
670
Views
I have MBA from UK from mid-tier B School. And, after three years, I want to pursue another MBA from top tier B Schools like MIT Sloan, Stanford, Wharton, etc.
Whether my current MBA will be hurdle in MBA application for top B Schools?
5
Replies
705
Views
US MBA for Foreigners- Please Chance Me
AP114
started Mar 03, 2022 |
StuartHE
replied Mar 3
Application
Hi!
I'm South American (think Uruguay/Chile/Brazil/Argentina) with an LLB from my country and currently pursuing an MSc in Finance from my country, too.
Work:
I have 2 years of experience as junior associate in a Top National Law Firm and want to break in US IB by doing an MBA. I also worked nine...
US MBA for Foreigners- Please Chance Me
AP114
started Mar 03, 2022 |
StuartHE
replied Mar 3
Application
5
Replies
705
Views
Hi!
I'm South American (think Uruguay/Chile/Brazil/Argentina) with an LLB from my country and currently pursuing an MSc in Finance from my country, too.
Work:
I have 2 years of experience as junior associate in a Top National Law Firm and want to break in US IB by doing an MBA. I also worked nine...
3
Replies
510
Views
Best MBAs for international opportunities + environment
thirdguymind
started Jun 28, 2021 |
Duncan
replied Jun 28
Post-MBA Careers
Hi all, currently in the process of figuring out which of the top MBAs I should apply to. I'd love to know what the general opportunity / reputation is in terms of international opportunities (esp. during the program) and energy / environment / sustainability offerings for the following schools:
--...
Best MBAs for international opportunities + environment
thirdguymind
started Jun 28, 2021 |
Duncan
replied Jun 28
Post-MBA Careers
3
Replies
510
Views
Hi all, currently in the process of figuring out which of the top MBAs I should apply to. I'd love to know what the general opportunity / reputation is in terms of international opportunities (esp. during the program) and energy / environment / sustainability offerings for the following schools:
--...
5
Replies
516
Views
FT 21 Ranking
R100
started Feb 19, 2021 |
laurie
replied Feb 19
Application
FT 2021 Global MBA Ranking is published.
Harvard, Standard, Wharton, MIT, Columbia, and Haas are not in the list.
Why top B-Schools are absent?
FT 21 Ranking
R100
started Feb 19, 2021 |
laurie
replied Feb 19
Application
5
Replies
516
Views
FT 2021 Global MBA Ranking is published.
Harvard, Standard, Wharton, MIT, Columbia, and Haas are not in the list.
Why top B-Schools are absent?
4
Replies
616
Views
A-typical applicant. Should I retake the GRE? (please say no...
MBAaaaaaa
started Feb 16, 2021 |
Duncan
replied Feb 16
Application
Are the target school within reach? Is there a smart way that I should approach my applications that maybe isn't obvious?
GRE Score: 320
- Quant: 156, Verbal: 164
- AWA: Pending
Academic Background:
- Undergrad: University of Houston 2008 - 4.0 GPA, Majored in International Relations, English, with...
A-typical applicant. Should I retake the GRE? (please say no...
MBAaaaaaa
started Feb 16, 2021 |
Duncan
replied Feb 16
Application
4
Replies
616
Views
Are the target school within reach? Is there a smart way that I should approach my applications that maybe isn't obvious?
GRE Score: 320
- Quant: 156, Verbal: 164
- AWA: Pending
Academic Background:
- Undergrad: University of Houston 2008 - 4.0 GPA, Majored in International Relations, English, with...

1
Replies
1267
Views
Low GPA due to multiple backpacking trips. Can I get into MI...
Wellington Daniel
started Jun 15, 2020 |
mba hipster
replied Jun 15
Business Analytics
I've always had a passion for Mathematics and have always wanted to work in Market Research and Data Science. I want to get into a Business Analytics or a Statistics course in one of the top universities in the word. I am planning to apply to the following:
1) MIT Sloan (MBAn)
2) Harvard (MStat)
3)...

Low GPA due to multiple backpacking trips. Can I get into MI...
Wellington Daniel
started Jun 15, 2020 |
mba hipster
replied Jun 15
Business Analytics
1
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1267
Views
I've always had a passion for Mathematics and have always wanted to work in Market Research and Data Science. I want to get into a Business Analytics or a Statistics course in one of the top universities in the word. I am planning to apply to the following:
1) MIT Sloan (MBAn)
2) Harvard (MStat)
3)...
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