The University of Virginia Darden School of Business is excited to share the Class of 2027 Full-Time MBA class profile!
The 2025 entering residential MBA class size is 361. Here are some quick facts* about our newest students:
- 16 Combined Degrees
- 28 Countries Represented
- 300 Employers Represented
- 13% First Generation College Students
- 33 Industries Represented
- 30% International Students
- 43 Languages Spoken
- 12% Military Service Members
- 23% Students with Partners
- Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.54
- 206 Undergraduate Schools Represented
- 21% U.S. Racial Minority
- 35% Women
- Average Years of Work Experience: 5.67
*Gender and U.S. race/ethnicity data follows the federally mandated classifications and disclosure requirements for institutions receiving federal financial assistance, using the standard categories required for U.S. Federal reporting. All percentages shown represent 100% of the student class size.
Standardized Test Scores
To apply for the Full-Time MBA program, prospective students are required to submit a standardized test score or a standardized test waiver. If you are applying for the Full-Time MBA program, here are some numbers to aim for!
- GMAT Total Score (Previous Edition)
- Low: 690
- Average: 725
- Median: 730
- High: 750
- GMAT Total Score (Focus Edition – Current)
- Low: 626
- Median: 665
- Average: 671
- High: 715
- GRE Combined Total Score
- Low: 311
- Average/Median: 322
- High: 335
Pre-MBA Industries
We continue to see variety in the pre-MBA industries across our current students. The most common are Financial Services (22%), Technology (14%), Consulting (13%), Other (11%), Government (11%), Biotech/Healthcare/Pharma (9%), Consumer Packaged Goods (6%), Communication/Media/Entertainment (5%), Nonprofit (4%), Energy (3%), Manufacturing (2%) and Real Estate (2%).
