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programs/mba/stanford-graduate-school-of-business-qs-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$189,010
employed at 3mo93%
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$164,916
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case studies, lectures, experiential learning, and simulations
Class Profile
class size424
avg age27
avg work experience5 years
women %44%
international %48%
Rankings
QS rank#4
tierI
WSO finance tierS
WSO consulting tierS
Admissions
GMAT Range
720-760
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1September 10, 2024
round2January 8, 2025
round3April 8, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Ethics in ManagementFinancial AccountingManagerial SkillsMicroeconomicsOptimization and Simulation ModelingOrganizational BehaviorData Analysis and Decision MakingStrategic Leadership
Elective Areas
AccountingFinanceMarketingOperations, Information & TechnologyOrganizational BehaviorPolitical Economics
Top Recruiters
McKinsey & CompanyBoston Consulting GroupBain & Company
Top Industries
ConsultingTechnology
Exchange Programs
Tsinghua University School of Economics and ManagementLondon Business SchoolIESE Business SchoolHEC Paris
Program Highlights
  • -Experiential Learning
  • -Leadership Development
  • -Global Opportunities
ROI
total cost$164,916
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Sep 10, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jun 10, 2025 (-449 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 10, 2025 (-419 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 10, 2025 (-419 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 10, 2025 (-388 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 10, 2025 (-357 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)