Stanford Graduate School of Business, Littlefield Building
We don't evaluate your application based on minimum performance standards. For example:
We don't require a minimum level of work experience.
"The accomplishments of my classmates are often hidden under a veil of humility, which is one of the unique aspects of the Stanford GSB. But it only takes a few conversations to realize how much each person has experienced and is able to contribute to the learning environment."
Paritosh Somani, MBA 2007
Analyst,
Dodge & Cox
Admission
If you are ready to accelerate your leadership development, don't wait. Start now.
Each year, we enroll approximately 360 students per class.
Your classmates come from large public universities, small liberal arts colleges, private institutions, and military service academies. They come directly from undergraduate programs and from the workplace with decades of experience. They come from more than 60 countries and with diverse academic backgrounds. And they come with a desire and willingness to add their knowledge and experience to yours.
The Total Package
We evaluate all parts of your application to understand who you are, what you've done, what you can add to the Stanford GSB community, and how the Stanford MBA experience will help you meet your goals.
Specifically, we evaluate candidates on three criteria:
- Intellectual vitality
- Demonstrated leadership potential
- Personal qualities and contributions
We want students who contribute to a diverse community because we believe that all students learn invaluable lessons from sharing experiences and perspectives with classmates from many different backgrounds.