ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Vanderbilt MBA
“My favorite thing about Owen is the small but 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 Human Resources Intern Cisco Systems
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—Fall 2013 Class Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 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 connect with and lend a hand to prospective and current students.
The Vanderbilt MBA Class of 2014 includes… Eagle Scout | Sailboat Racer | NCAA Varsity Athlete | Indian Air Force Squadron Leader | Braille Translator Guitarist for Korean Military Rock Band | International Equestrian Competitor | Professional Football Player Nuclear Engineer | Returned Peace Corps Volunteer | Singer-Songwriter owen.vanderbilt.edu