ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Vanderbilt MBA
“My favorite thing about Owen is the small and diverse community we have here. There are people from all around the world, and learning from them has been one of the most enriching experiences for me at Owen.”
Fazulul Haque Sheik MBA 2014 Operations Amazon.com
We’re purposely small, with highly selective, very competitive admissions. Our admissions committee considers a number of factors, including: work experience GMAT/GRE scores n undergraduate record (U.S. bachelor’s degree or equivalent required)
recommendations required essays n a personal interview
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We don’t simply look for smart people. We seek the right smart people—the persistent, the team players, the self-starters and adaptable problem solvers who will enhance everyone’s experience in a collaborative community we call Owen. Typical MBA Class Profile Class Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Average Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Age Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-41 Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31% Minorities (% of U.S. Citizens) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17% International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% Married/Engaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22% Average Years of Work Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7 Undergraduate GPA Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 GMAT Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 688 GMAT Range (Middle 80%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640-740
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The current number of Owen alumni worldwide. One reason to admire them: their readiness to take phone calls from and lend a hand to prospective and current students.
The Vanderbilt MBA Class of 2016 includes accomplished professionals with fascinating personal stories… Eagle Scout | iPhone App Designer | Father of Twins | 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo Reality Show Participant | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse | Mountain Climber US Military Apache Helicopter Pilot | Trumpet Player | Sky Diver owen.vanderbilt.edu