Change starts here.

Stanford MBA Program

Change lives, change organizations, change the world. Our motto is more than words — ideas started here have fundamentally changed the world. Our full-time, two-year MBA program opens the door to a transformative experience that extends far beyond the classroom. 

Here, you’ll engage with bold ideas, learn from world-class faculty, and collaborate with peers who will challenge and inspire you. As you grow as both a leader and a person, you’ll develop the insight, courage, and vision needed to make a lasting difference in the world.

At-a-Glance

Duration
Two years, full-time

Location
Stanford, California

Class Size
~430 students

Academics

An academic experience that drives bold thinking.

Community

Connect with classmates, professors, and alumni.

Careers

Every journey is unique — we help propel yours.

The Stanford MBA Advantage

It’s not where you start, but how far you go. Every student’s journey is unique, but no matter where you are headed, we’ll be the propelling platform to get you there.

$185K

median base salary for MBA
graduates

90%

of graduates secured job offers within three months

350+

companies launched by Stanford GSB alumni each year

Application Deadlines: Your First Step

Your Stanford MBA journey begins with understanding key application dates. Review upcoming deadlines and start your application today.

Round 1

Sep. 15, 2025

Round 2

Jan. 8, 2026

Round 3

Apr. 2, 2026

Funding: We’ll Help You Get There

Discover the financial aid resources available to help you invest in your future.

Our Commitment to Access

Finances can be a sensitive topic, but we’ll address it plainly: your financial situation should not hold you back from applying.

Financial Aid Support

We believe in accessible and attainable higher education for all and our Financial Aid Office will work with you to find the right resources for your needs. Whatever your citizenship status, whatever your financial status, once admitted, we want you here. We can help you fund your MBA through a combination of fellowship awards, student loans, summer stipends, social impact loan forgiveness programs, and other types of financial aid.

$20 Million

in fellowships awarded annually

 

$100K

average need-based fellowship awarded over 2 years

MBA Events

A Stanford master’s degree can take you anywhere. Start your journey at a virtual or in-person admissions event and connect with students, alumni, and admissions staff.

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