All applicants are required to take either the GRE or the GMAT, based on the field of study to which they are applying, regardless of previous experience and/or degrees. The GRE At Home and the GMAT Online exam will be accepted.
GRE and GMAT scores are valid for approximately five years from the date taken. For Fall 2023, we will accept GRE or GMAT scores from exams taken between July 1, 2017-December 1, 2022.
| Field of Study | Preferred Test | Accepted Test |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | GRE | GRE or GMAT |
| Economic Analysis & Policy | GRE | GRE or GMAT |
| Finance | GRE | GRE or GMAT |
| Marketing | GRE or GMAT | GRE or GMAT |
| Operations, Information & Technology | GRE | GRE or GMAT |
| Organizational Behavior | GRE only | GRE only |
| Political Economics | GRE only | GRE only |
Submitting GRE & GMAT Scores
All applicants must submit official test scores to Stanford GSB using the school code provided below. If you previously submitted test scores via paper or electronically but did not apply to our program, you must request that the testing agency resubmit your official test scores.
Due to the volume of applications we receive we cannot confirm receipt of official test scores. If we need any additional information we will reach out to you directly.
| Test | Agency | School Code |
|---|---|---|
| GRE | Educational Testing Service (ETS) | 4704 |
| GMAT | Pearson VUE | L9R-KW-27 |