We welcome you to visit the MBA Admissions Office at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Admission Requirements
| Type | Required? | Description |
| Undergraduate Degree | Yes | The equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree. Degrees from international universities offering only 3-year baccalaureate degrees are valid equivalents. |
| Work Experience | No | There is no minimum work experience required for entry into the Stanford MBA Program. College seniors and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. More information for college seniors... |
| GMAT | Yes | We will accept alternatives, such as the GRE. Please contact the MBA Admissions Office for more information.
We do not accept LSAT, MCAT or other tests. More information about the GMAT |
| Minimum GMAT Score | No | There is no minimum GMAT score for graduate study at Stanford University. More information about the GMAT |
| TOEFL | Yes, if you attended a non-English speaking college/university | Applies even if you're a native English speaker who attended a non-english speaking college/university. More information about the TOEFL |
| Minimum TOEFL Score | Yes | The minimum TOEFL score for graduate study at Stanford University is 250 for the computer-based test (CBT), 100 for the internet-based test (iBT), or 600 for the paper-based test (PBT). More information about the TOEFL |
| Educational History | Yes | Complete educational history required, starting with Secondary School (high school). List colleges/universities attended, including GPA, majors, degree(s) received; date of degree conferral. |
| Academic Record (Transcript) | Yes | Unofficial transcript required for your application (detailed instructions provided in online application).
Submit official transcripts only if we contact you. More information about Academic Record... |
| Language Requirement | No | There is no language requirement. If you speak foreign languages (excluding English) you may list them in the online application. More information about Language Proficiency... |
| Activities | No | Extracurricular activities are not required. If you have participated in extracurricular activities, please list them in the online application. More information about activities... |
| Employment History | Yes (except College Seniors) | List full- and part-time employment history. |
| Letters of Reference | Yes | 3 letters of reference are required (2 professional, 1 peer). More information about letters of reference... |
| Essays | Yes | 2 essay questions and 2 short-answer responses (from a menu of four options). More information about essays, including detailed instructions on questions, format and length... |
| Interview | By Invitation Only | Interviews are by invitation only. More information about interviews... |
| Non-refundable Application Fee | Yes | Application fee for 2007/2008 is $250 Fee waivers are granted only to university/college seniors receiving financial aid. If you are requesting a waiver, upload a copy of your school's Financial Aid Award Letter in the Additional Information section of your online application. We do not grant other fee waivers. More information about the application fee... |
Online Application & One-Packet Rule
- We require that you submit your application and supplemental materials, if any, online.
- If you find it necessary to mail supplemental application materials, you must follow the One-Packet Rule as described on page 11 of the 2007/2008 Application Instructions PDF.
- Write your ApplyYourself application number on each page in order to expedite matching each item to your application.
- DO NOT fax supplemental application materials to our office